COSA DES is an acidic liquid process disinfectant developed for hard contact surfaces in pharmaceutical processing. Its non-foaming formulation supports efficient cycles and documented efficacy against bacteria, yeast, mould, viruses and bacterial spores under the conditions stated in the manufacturer sell sheet.
Key features and benefits
- Broad-spectrum process-surface disinfection.
- Effective against spore-forming microorganisms under validated conditions.
- Non-foaming formulation designed to support efficient CIP cycles.
- Quick acting across hot and cold application areas.
- Supported by Ecolab validation and residue-analysis documentation.
Applications
- For hard contact surfaces in pharmaceutical processing.
- Working conditions depend on the target organism, concentration and temperature.
- Manufacturer efficacy data include EN 1276, EN 1650, EN 13704 and EN 14476 test conditions.
- After treatment, rinse surfaces with water of minimum drinking-water quality, preferably aseptic water, to remove residues.
Technical overview
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| pH | 3.0-3.4 at 1% and 20 C in deionised water |
| Foam behaviour | Non-foaming |
| Application water | 12-40 C |
| Active profile | Peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide values are specified in the manufacturer sell sheet |
| Compatibility | Material and corrosion limitations apply; consult the sell sheet and current SDS before use |
Application conditions should be confirmed for the specific equipment, soil and cleaning process. Use in accordance with the current manufacturer sell sheet, Safety Data Sheet and site validation procedures.
Validation and documentation
The Ecolab documentation package includes Certificates of Analysis, analytical method descriptions for residue analysis, ecological assessment, toxicological and limit-setting information, and a Safety Data Sheet.
