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US 2023/0416655 A1Published application
Extractor cleaning agent
OwnerMichael J. McKINNON-DANEinventor
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Abstract
A detergent for use in turnout gear extractors is provided. The detergent includes coloring for easy identification and is of low viscosity compared to other options. The detergent aids in compliance of NFPA 1851. The detergent is capable of removing dangerous residues from turnout gear without damaging plastic lenses that may be on the gear.
Claims8
An extractor cleaning agent comprising:
- a chelation agent;
- a detergent including a fatty acid;
- and
- a colorant, wherein the detergent exhibits a pH of greater than 7.0 and less than 8.0.
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A method of cleaning contaminants from turnout gear, the method comprising:
- placing the turnout gear in an extractor washing machine;
- adding a cleaning agent having a pH of greater than 7.0 and less than 8.0, the cleaning agent including a chelation agent, a detergent including a fatty acid, and a colorant;
- adding water to the extractor washing machine and extracting contaminants from the turnout gear while limiting the water temperature to less than 50° C.;
- monitoring the cleaning agent by assessing tubes and/or lines for the colorant;
- and
- cleaning the turnout gear to comply with NFPA 1851.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.