Ultrasonic Record Cleaner surfactant

[multirock]

Hello,
I recently built a Ultrasonic record clenaer, and I read that Triton X-100 is highly recomended for the cleaning process.
Altough, I can't find it in my country (Chile). So, do you know a replacement for the Triton x-100.
I found this: Solujet. Could this works?
https://alconox.com/resources/standarddocuments/tb/techbull_solujet.pdf

If not, dou you know any other?
Thanks!

 

[rayma]

do you know any other?

Amazon.com : Kodak Photo-Flo 200 Solution, 16oz : Camera & Photo
This product is a surfactant, just use a few drops per gallon of water.

 

[earsandeyes]

As far as I understand Triton does a little bit more then Photo-Flo. It is also a detergent working on mold and other "living" dirt. Photo-Flo is as far as I know only a wetting agent. Whereas X-100 has a double function.
On the web you can find numerous recipes, some of them have an alternative of X-100. Have a look at vinylengine there you will find a lot of links and recipes

My 2cts

Michiel

PS I use X-100 since recently to substitute dishwasher wetting agent and photo-flo type of products. It really helps to get rid of most of the mold in my US-cleaner

 

[multirock]

Thanks a lot!!!

 

[adason]

I use NP-40

 

[yourordinarybeing]

Hmmm. I believe your concern is the same as what is discussed here: My version of an Ultrasonic Record Cleaner. The thread is like 5 years old, so you can get a lot of insights from the discussion.

Hope this helps!

 

[japtim]

I just use the photo Flo ..but seriously.. mould is just gone with the ultrasonic cleaner...even with plain water!