How is a Cleaning Chemistry Born?
Dr. Adam Klett outlines how new cleaning products start from real-world needs—target soils, sensitive materials, equipment types, water conditions, and regulatory limits—then are formulated around the full wash–rinse–dry process.
Key formulation factors include controllability (easy concentration control and SPC), rinseability, material compatibility, EHS and VOC constraints, process robustness across batch and inline systems, cost of use, bath life under soil loading, and operator usability. He also highlights reliability-driven design to minimize ionic residues, dendrites, and corrosion, plus extensive machine trials to verify cleanability, compatibility, and long-term performance in realistic operating windows.