RoCide DB5 is a non-oxidising biocide, produced specifically for the

sanitising of membrane systems. The formulation has almost

RoCide DB5
instantaneous antimicrobial activity combined with rapid chemical
breakdown, resulting in one of the most cost-effective methods of
contamination elimination. RoCide DB5 has outstanding
environmental properties as it degrades rapidly and naturally.

Instructions for Use:

Performance
There are two options for applying RoCide
RoCide DB5 offers a variety of performance DB5 ; either on line, or in a clean in place
benefits: system.
• Instantaneous antimicrobial activity as a non On line:
oxidising biocide.
Application on line should be made with a
• Compatible with thin film composite and 200ppm hours treatment. The
cellulose acetate membranes. recommended application time is 60
minutes, therefore the recommended dose
• Kills bacteria, fungi and algae. rate is 200ppm. Should a shorter
application time be required, reasonable
• Degrades rapidly and naturally to comply results can be achieved by applying
with strict environmental discharge 400ppm for 30 minutes.
regulations.
Clean in Place:
• Can be used in conjunction with other
applicable cleaners as shown in the Avista Prepare a solution of 400ppm of RoCide
cleaner selection guide. DB5 and recirculate for a total of 60
minutes. After each 10 minute period,
replenish the solution with 25% of the
chemical originally used.

Packaging:

RoCide DB5 is available in 20kg pails

Avista Technologies (UK) Ltd and 200kg drums. Other packaging is
Waterside House available on request.
PO Box 28612
Edinburgh, EH14 5ZL Property
United Kingdom
Appearance : Amber liquid
Tel +44 (0)131 449 6677 Specific Gravity : 1.12 to 1.18
Fax +44 (0)131 449 5599 pH : 4 ± 0.5
Email sales@avistatech.co.uk Freeze Point : -8oC (18oF)
Web www.avistatech.co.uk

PDS 19 - Rocide DB5

Revision 3 - 08/2002