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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Eddie Conroy on May 15, 2005, 01:38:16 pm

Title: Dosage for Formula 90
Post by: Eddie Conroy on May 15, 2005, 01:38:16 pm

For other newbies like myself it may be interesting to note that the dilution rate on the product is american and when using British Imperial Gallons then the quantities need to be upped by 20%.
Are Chemspec's products all of American origin and is this the case across the board
Regards
Eddie

Title: Re: Dosage for Formula 90
Post by: neil 47 on May 15, 2005, 05:38:38 pm

 is this right Eddie the dilution rates for formula 90 are

Triple strength new generation, multiple dilution carpet detergent

Siutable for polypropylene, Nylon & wool and certified "Woolsafe" depending on dilution. Perfect for Truck Mount stock solution usage or as a high performance detergent rinse in your portable. Fragrance: Citrus
Appearance: Light blue liquid
pH: 960: 9.5 - 10.5 640: 10.0 - 11.0 320: 10.5 - 11
Coverage: 160-3,170 sq. metres per 4L
Dilution: Portable equipment: 5mls - 5L water (light soil), 10mls - 5L water (medium soil), 15mls - 5L water (heavy soil)

The catalogue says Extraction only so you need a prespray first


Neil

Title: Re: Dosage for Formula 90
Post by: Fintan_Coll on May 15, 2005, 06:43:19 pm

I think what we buy here are from Chemspec Europe and are in litres. Product probably originates in the US however.

Title: Re: Dosage for Formula 90
Post by: Eddie Conroy on May 15, 2005, 08:48:59 pm

Neil,
Although I have seen the figures, the US talk in terms of 16 fluid ounces to the pint ( we in the UK have 20) I am not sure if the american fluid oz is the same but I UK gallon = 1.2 US gallons, so the calculation is +20%

alternatively
take the 3 oz to 15 gallons quoted to give a 1:640 rate
then 15 gallons x 8pints x 20 = 2400 divided by 640 = 3.75 British fluid ozs
Thanks for your reply
Eddie