The Alconox Inc. National Crossword Puzzle Day Puzzle 2023

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Across
  1. 1. The process of forming a layer of chromium oxide on the surface of stainless steel to assist protection
  2. 3. Liquid concentrate general cleaner and emulsifier
  3. 4. A small tube-like container with straight sides and a circular or square cross-section found in many types of labs
  4. 6. Level of cleaning where the cleaning itself impacts the value of the finished output from whatever residue/contaminant is being cleaned
  5. 7. A surfactant-free detergent that is ideal for cleaning sensitive plastics such as polycarbonate, often found in medical devices
  6. 11. An additive in detergents to soften hard water and assist in chelation
  7. 12. A cleaning mechanism where a part or instrument is submerged in a cleaning solution
  8. 13. A chemical compound that decreases the surface tension or interfacial tension between two liquids
  9. 14. The deterioration of a metal or its properties because of a reaction with its environment
Down
  1. 2. Powdered detergent for cup-in-door style lab washers
  2. 5. The documented evidence which provides a high degree of assurance to a desired result with predetermined compliance
  3. 8. The recommended detergent for cleaning tissue culture flasks and other surfaces with biologic residues
  4. 9. Instead of using strong acids to clean persistent inorganics, use this detergent
  5. 10. Cleaning device using vibrations at set frequencies
  6. 15. Following cleaning, displacing soiled washing solution with water