NU SCALD II is a liquid hog scalding compound which loosens hair and scurf at the follicle. It is particularly effective during “hard hair” season, making shaving easier and saving labor time. NU SCALD II contains no harsh or toxic ingredients so it is ideal for gelatin or pigskin leather production. NU SCALD II is acceptable for use in federally inspected meat plants for use as a hog scald agent.

META-TEC 2C® is a strongly alkaline cleaner containing large amounts of chelating agents to strip rust and soils from metal surfaces. All ingredients are stable at high temperatures making it the most cost-effective product anywhere for dipping or spraying equipment. META-TEC 2C® is for use only in soak tanks or with steam or mechanical cleaning devices in all departments.

Clean your Mashtun, Brew Kettle, Fermenters, Heat Exchanger, Kegs, Tap Lines, etc. more quickly and effectively than the routine caustic products with BIRKO’s CELL-R-MASTR. Ultra rinsability leaves a perfect shine on any metal. CELL-R-MASTR CIP and hand scrub applications can remove protein and oil without the use of caustic. Your operation will be safer, quicker and more reliable.

LIQUIK® SU TEC is a strongly alkaline, liquid compound designed especially for cleaning smokehouses and related areas by atomization or foaming. When applied through BIRKO’s atomizer, the chemical works fast so that most smokehouses can be cleaned and rinsed in less than thirty minutes, saving both time and money. LIQUIK® SU TEC is recommended as a degreaser or carbon remover for food cooking or smoking equipment, utensils or other associated surfaces.

DIACTOLATE is a food grade tripe neutralizer, effective in reducing pH in the finished product. Foreign markets demand neutral tripe. DIACTOLATE helps to avoid gaseous tripe and rancidity problems. DIACTOLATE is also used to activate chlorine dioxide sanitizers, neutralizing or reducing pH in water or finished product, and removing or preventing scale formation.

NO-PELO is a liquid additive to be used in conjunction with BRUTE-4S to remove hair from feet in the foot wash. NO-PELO helps loosen hair at the follicle so it is easier to remove. It is particularly effective on removing hair from black feet. NO-PELO also helps make No. 1 feet out of feet that would normally only be No. 2 feet, improving your yield.

BRUTE-4S is an extremely strong, alkaline liquid scalding and denuding agent formulated for use in all machines, including liquid injection systems. Brute-4S may also be used as part of a heavy duty CIP cleaning system. This product offers maximum cleaning and highest yields when used according to the schedule provided by your BIRKO Corporation technical representative. Treatment must be followed by thoroughly rinsing with potable water.

CIR SCALD is an alkaline blend of ingredients with an extremely high level of chemical activity for removing hair on beef feet (U.S. Patent No. 3,577,241). It has prior USDA approval for cleaning and treating feet and other edible parts. BIRKO’s ACTO-140, a 100% active sodium percarbonate, is recommended to bleach and whiten the finished beef product.

ACTO-140 is a powdered, oxygen bleach, safe to use in all food processing operations. This ultra pure product has been used for years as the choice oxygen bleach in tripe washing for high yield and bright white honeycomb. It is low-cost for laundry systems. A unique feature of ACTO-140 is that it is the only powdered oxygen bleach appropriate for food contact and made by the fluid bed process which protectively coats the chemical for free flowing and continuously high oxygen activity.

TRIPE WASH 2P is a powdered, alkaline mixture formulated for use in all machines in tripe scalding operations. This product is appropriate for use in federally inspected meat plants and offers maximum cleaning and highest yields in plants with fast chain speeds when used in combination with ACTO-140, a 100% active powdered oxygen bleach.

DENATURANT G is a chemical denaturant for purposes of identifying meat and poultry carcasses and products that are intended for disposal, for purposes other than human food or are condemned for pathology and intended for disposal only as tankage. All ingredients making up this de-characterizer are non-toxic so that the product is safe to handle even in its concentrated form and does not affect meat and bone meal used as animal feeds. The strongly identifiable green color penetrates both the meat parts and  fat layer and will not wash off under ordinary conditions.

LIQUIK® CHAR is a chemical denaturant for purposes of identifying meat and poultry carcasses and products for disposal other than human food. All ingredients making up this decharacterizer are non-toxic so that the product is safe to handle even in its concentrated form and does not affect meat and bone meal in animal feeds. The strongly identifiable black color does not penetrate the meat parts and fat layer and does not adversely affect the meat color in pet foods.

Synchlorozene® is an organochlorine compound for improving cure rate and finished quality of hides. The bleaching qualities of Synchlorozene® make it ideal as a deodorant, cleaner, and conditioner for your raceway brine. Only 1 ounce per gallon gives over 1000 ppm available chlorine.

XLERATOR is a 100% active compound for improving cure rate and quality of hides. Environmentally friendly, this product improves brine uptake and storage performance on hides. Deodorizes brine, improves yield, suppleness and shelf life on your product.

TROLLEZE is a versatile hook, trolley and chain lubricant, effective in a variety of slaughter and processing environments. TROLLEZE is a premium blend of food grade based oils, and lubricity agents, designed for low drip, long life, rust protection, and excellent lubrication. TROLLEZE is appropriate for use on equipment with incidental food contact during processing in federally inspected meat and poultry plants.

BIRKO ANTIFOAM 100 is a 100% active proprietary blend of antifoam compounds with the capacity to prevent foam or kill it immediately. BIRKO ANTIFOAM 100 is unlike similar products because it works equally well in both oil-based and water-based systems. BIRKO ANTIFOAM 100 has approvals by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for use in contact with meat and poultry food products and is ideal for food processing operations.

BIRK-OXTM is an EPA registered (No. 63838-1-10147) 5.6% active peracetic acid (PAA or peroxyacetic acid) liquid sanitizer. BIRK-OXTM is an excellent post-rinse sanitizer approved at concentrations up to 500ppm for all previously cleaned surfaces

DIOXY-CHLOR is a 7.5% active solution of Sodium Chlorite (NaClO2). DIOXY-CHLOR, when properly acidified, forms Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2). Chlorine Dioxide is a very potent oxidizer and odor control agent. DIOXY-CHLOR is an effective bleach and deodorizer for a variety of applications. Unlike chlorine bleach, DIOXY-CHLOR offers unbeatable performance and offers far less corrosion at low active ppm levels.

An effective acid cleaner designed especially to enhance the mineralization (scale) removal in plants that use hard water. Many alkaline products promote the formation of hardness salts and soaps. Use Acid Brite #2 safely on your equipment or in CIP to remove protein, beerstone, milkstone, simple scale and other soils. Properly conditions stainless steel.