Canadian brewers: Aseptox = One Step

[DZello]

I asked more information about this product to the company that distribute it in Canada. The product is simply Logic's One Step no rinse cleanser branded for the canadian market.

Hello Jeff,
Here is the info on Aseptox. If you will respond with your fax number I will send the MSDS - the Product name on the sheet is One Step

Aseptox is an easy to use, safe, no-rinse cleanser that quickly breaks up light to medium soils on wine (and beer) making equipment, including all plastics, glass and metals.

Aseptox is a no-rinse cleanser. Other powdered cleansers either require rinsing due to their alkaline nature. Aseptox uses active oxygen to do its work.

How do you use Aseptox?

Simply mix ¾ teaspoon of Aseptox per litre of (1 tablespoon per US-gallon) of cold or warm water and dissolve. Rinse or soak equipment and bottles with the Aseptox solution and use. For best results, insure that you have a 30 second contact time with the Aseptox solution.

How long does the Aseptox solution last?

Aseptox works by producing hydrogen peroxide in solution. Peroxides are degraded by organic soils, light, and heat. In a closed, dark, clean container kept in a cool place the solution will last up to 1 week.

Is Aseptox environmentally sound?

Aseptox consists of oxygen bonded to mineral crystals. When added to water, the crystals dissolve and release oxygen to form hydrogen peroxide. After hydrogen peroxide does its work it degrades into oxygen and water, leaving only the minerals behind. Those minerals are naturally occurring compounds in the environment-in fact, you probably have appreciable amounts of them in your tap water.

Does Aseptox affect wine (or beer) flavour?

There is a very low level of solid material in an Aseptox solution (¾ teaspoon per litre is not much!) In addition, the solution drains very easily and leaves very little solution behind. Even those solids that may be left are the same types of minerals which you would be leaving behind if you rinsed with tap water.

What is the difference between a sanitizer and a cleanser?

"Sanitizer" is a legal term defined by the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency). In order for a product to be called a sanitizer on its packaging, that product must be approved by, assigned a registration number, and have an open file maintained with the CFIA. Because this requires an enormous amount of capital investment the manufacturer chooses not to call their product a sanitizer.

Is Aseptox a sanitizer?

Many people use Aseptox for this purpose, but final rinsing with metabisulphite is an excellent idea-especially if you're storing the Aseptox-cleaned equipment for any time before use.

Cheers,
Linda Kazakoff

Customer Service
Winexpert

I hope this information will be useful to someone.

 

[pcollins]

Yes, very useful.

I've been using aseptox for a while now with no problems but, as usual, this info tiptoes around the sanitizing issue. I wanted a no-rinse sanitizer and this is the closest I have come but I think I will be moving over to Star San. The problem is that it's so tricky to get here in Canada. I'm down in the states next week and will hopefully find a place I can just walk in and get some. I've only heard good things about it and I think it's about time.

Thanks for posting the info. This kind of clarity is always helpful.

 

[chriscraig]

I just picked up some Aseptox at my LBHS. I'm in Canada too, so I've had to resort to using either Chlorine or Sodium Metabisulphite. Both of which are time-consuming to use.

Thanks OP, for relaying this information.

 

[keithjja]

Hi there. Since there is a shortage of hand sanitizer, can I use aseptox or is it to hard on the skin