AMPHOTAIN
Food Grade Detergent Sanitiser
High-Efficacy Cleaning and Sanitising for Food, Dairy & Beverage Processing
AMPHOTAIN is a food grade detergent sanitiser developed by Biocel for use across food, dairy, and beverage cleaning operations. It delivers high microbicidal performance while remaining biodegradable, non-tainting, and hard water tolerant, making it suitable for both industrial and institutional environments.
Designed for professional cleaning regimes, Amphotain combines effective soil removal with reliable sanitising action, even in challenging water conditions.
AMPHOTAIN
Product Benefits
Amphotain is used for the cleaning and sanitising of food contact and non-food contact surfaces, including:
Floors and walls
Utensils and containers
Food processing equipment
Dairy and beverage production areas
Its amphoteric formulation allows it to perform effectively without compromising product safety, surface integrity, or final product quality.
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial performance: effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, as well as yeast and fungi, supporting hygiene control in food processing environments.
- Chlorine and aldehyde free formulation: contains no aldehydes, active chlorine or alkali, reducing the risk of corrosion, tainting and surface damage.
- Compatible with cationic, non-ionic and other amphoteric surfactants, allowing integration into existing food industry cleaning programmes.
- Hard water tolerant, maintaining consistent cleaning and sanitising performance in food, dairy and beverage processing operations.
- Non-tainting and deodorising, suitable for use in food contact and non-food contact areas when used as directed.
- Effectively dissolves fats and soils, providing strong soil-carrying capacity for efficient rinse-off in hygienic cleaning systems.
- Also suitable for use as a disinfectant sanitiser in household and institutional environments.
Product FAQs
Q1: Which detergent sanitisers work effectively in hard water for food and dairy plants?
AMPHOTAIN maintains high cleaning and sanitising performance in hard water, making it suitable for food, dairy, and beverage production environments even in areas with high mineral content.
Q2: Can AMPHOTAIN be integrated into automated cleaning systems?
Yes. The formulation is compatible with standard CIP (Clean-in-Place) and manual dosing systems used in food, dairy, and beverage facilities.
Q3: Which chlorine-free detergent sanitisers are suitable for food contact surfaces?
AMPHOTAIN is free from chlorine, aldehydes, and alkali, providing effective cleaning and sanitising for food contact equipment and surfaces.
Q4: Is AMPHOTAIN compatible with other cleaning chemicals?
Yes. It is compatible with cationic, non-ionic, and other amphoteric surfactants, allowing integration into multi-step cleaning protocols.
Q5: Can AMPHOTAIN support sustainability initiatives?
Yes. The product is biodegradable and chlorine-free, helping facilities meet environmental and corporate sustainability targets.
Biocel supports food manufacturers with dependable process aids and industrial cleaning solutions.
Browse our full range of sanitiser and sterilant products, available through authorised distributors or directly from Biocel in Co. Cork, Ireland.
Technical Details
Additional information
| Pack Size | Available in 25L, 200L & 1000L IBC. |
|---|---|
| Application | Combining good cleansing properties with sanitising properties, Biocel’s Amphotain is a highly effective detergent blend of amphoteric surfactants. Amphotain is suitable for manual, soak or spray application. INDUSTRIES: Dairy |
| Usage | Depending on hygiene conditions and requirements, the following are suggested concentrations (please contact Biocel for more detailed recommendations): 0.1% – 0.3% for anti-microbial cleansers Antimicrobial properties (100% – active matter), 20°C, pH 8-9. |
| Bespoke Service | Biocel’s in-house development team can customise products to meet unique industry or plant requirements. |
| Safety | Please click on the link to request a Biocel safety datasheet. If you have any queries, please contact us. |
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Address
Biocel Ltd.
Rockgrove
Little Island
County Cork
Ireland
We develop biochemical and chemical process aids and additives for Industry.