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Evans Vanodine Hypochlorite is a chlorine-based, fast-acting disinfectant formulated for the routine disinfection of milking parlours, dairy equipment and general hard surfaces. Its non-foaming, free-rinsing formula provides effective bactericidal action and is suitable for in-place disinfection programmes and swimming pool chlorination.

£63.50 per unit (ex vat)

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R064KEV - Evans Hypochlorite 25ltr

Maintain high standards of hygiene with Evans Vanodine Hypochlorite, a concentrated chlorine-based disinfectant designed for routine disinfection across dairy environments.

The fast-acting bactericidal formula is suitable for disinfecting milking plants, pipelines, dairy utensils and other pre-cleaned surfaces. Its non-foaming formulation mixes easily, circulates efficiently through cleaning systems and rinses away freely without leaving unwanted residues.

Ideal for use in in-place disinfection programmes, Evans Hypochlorite can also be combined with compatible detergents to provide enhanced sanitising performance. The concentrated formula is highly economical, with a 25-litre container producing up to 10,000 litres of working solution when diluted as directed. It is also suitable for swimming pool chlorination applications.

Key Features

Chlorine-based disinfectant
Fast-acting bactericidal action
Non-foaming, free-rinsing formulation
Suitable for milking plants, pipelines and dairy utensils
Ideal for routine disinfection of pre-cleaned dairy equipment
Suitable for in-place disinfection programmes
Compatible with selected detergent sanitising programmes
Suitable for swimming pool chlorination
25 litres makes up to 10,000 litres of working solution
Economical concentrated formula

Manual Disinfection of Pre-Cleaned Dairy Equipment

Add 100 ml Evans Hypochlorite to 40 litres of water
Immerse equipment, making sure that all surfaces are in contact with the solution for at least two minutes
Rinse with clean, cold water

In-Place Disinfection of Pre-Cleaned Dairy Equipment

Add 100 ml Evans Hypochlorite to 40 litres of water.
Circulate the solution through the plant for at least two minutes.
Rinse with clean, cold water and allow to drain completely.

Manual Combined Sanitising in Dairies

Add 100 ml Evans Hypochlorite to 40 litres of warm detergent solution (45°C/113°F)
Thoroughly pre-rinse all of the equipment in clean water
Scrub with the solution for at least 2 minutes, making sure all surfaces make contact with the solution
Rinse with clean, cold water and allow to drain completely

In-Place Combined Sanitising in Dairies

Add 100 ml Evans Hypochlorite to 40 litres of hot detergent solution (77-82°C/170-180°F).
Thoroughly pre-rinse the plant in clean water and run to waste.
Circulate solution for 5-10 minutes and then run to waste.
Rinse with clean, cold water and allow to drain completely.

General Disinfection

Add 25 ml Evans Hypochlorite to 10 litres of water.
Wipe or scrub the surface with the solution. Rinse with clean, cold water.

Swimming Pool Chlorination

Pool water should be chlorinated to maintain a concentration of between 0.5 and 1.0 ppm of available chlorine.
Add Evans Hypochlorite to the pool water at a rate of 60 ml per 5,000 litres of pool water.
Then a daily top up charge of 20-40 ml per 5,000 litres should be added, depending on bather load and weather.

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Dairy Cleaning Chemicals for Milking Parlours & CIP Systems

Effective dairy hygiene depends on removing both organic milk residues and mineral deposits from milking equipment.

Astral Hygiene supplies specialist dairy cleaning chemicals for milking parlours, pipelines, bulk milk tanks, robotic systems and other dairy plant.

Alkaline circulation cleaners such as Robo Alkali, Metron, Crystal, Vanorinse and Vanosan are designed to remove fats, proteins and milk residues from milking equipment. Several products are formulated for use across different water hardness conditions and for low-foaming circulation cleaning.

Acidic dairy cleaners such as Acid Brite, GP Acid, Multi-Acid and Robo Acid are used to remove milkstone, mineral scale and deposit build-up from appropriate dairy systems.

Used as part of a suitable cleaning programme, acid and alkaline products support effective CIP cleaning, descaling and routine milking-system maintenance.

Milkstone Removal, Robotic Milking & Specialist Dairy Cleaning

Different dairy installations require different cleaning systems, depending on equipment type, water conditions and the level of contamination.

Milkstone Removal & Acid Cleaning

Products such as Acid Brite, GP Acid, Multi-Acid and Robo Acid are formulated for removing milkstone and scale from pipelines, bulk tanks and dairy equipment. Multi-Acid is specifically described for regular and robotic milking plants, multi-stage CIP systems and acid boiling-water cleaning.

Robotic Milking Systems

Robo Acid and Robo Alkali are designed specifically for robotic and conventional milking equipment. Robo Acid provides phosphoric-acid descaling, while Robo Alkali uses a high-strength alkaline formulation to remove fats, oils, proteins and milk residues.

Cluster Flush & Teat-Brush Cleaning

Cleansan is a specialist QAC-free detergent for cluster-flush and teat-brush systems, with the current product listing stating that 25 litres can make up to 20,000 litres of cleaning solution at the specified dilution.

FAQs
What dairy hygiene products does Astral Hygiene supply?

Astral Hygiene supplies dairy CIP cleaners, milkstone removers, acid and alkaline circulation cleaners, pipeline cleaners, bulk milk tank chemicals, robotic milking-system cleaners and specialist dairy disinfectants.

What is milkstone?

Milkstone is a hard deposit that can develop on dairy equipment from a combination of milk residues and mineral salts. Specialist acid cleaners are used to remove and control this build-up.

What removes milkstone from milking equipment?

Products such as Acid Brite, GP Acid, Multi-Acid and Robo Acid are formulated for milkstone and scale removal in appropriate dairy cleaning applications.

What is the difference between acid and alkaline dairy cleaners?

Alkaline cleaners primarily remove organic contamination such as fats, proteins and milk residues. Acid cleaners are primarily used to remove mineral deposits, scale and milkstone.

What does CIP mean in dairy cleaning?

CIP means Cleaning in Place. It refers to circulating cleaning solutions through pipelines, tanks and equipment without dismantling the system.

Do you supply cleaners for robotic milking systems?

Yes. Robo Acid and Robo Alkali are specifically formulated for robotic and conventional milking equipment.

Do you supply bulk milk tank cleaners?

Yes. Products including Acid Brite, CIP Liquid, Crystal and Vanosan are suitable for relevant bulk tank and circulation-cleaning applications.

Do you supply cluster-flush cleaners?

Yes. Cleansan is specifically designed for cluster-flush and teat-brush cleaning systems.

Do you supply cleaners suitable for hard water?

Several products in the range are formulated for use across varying water conditions. Always check the individual product instructions for exact compatibility and dosing.