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CIP Solution Concentration Calculator

Calculate stock chemical and water volumes needed to mix any target CIP solution. Supports caustic (NaOH), acid (HNO₃) and sanitiser dilutions.

Inputs

Quick presets: Caustic 1.5% (typical) Acid 1.0% (nitric) Sanitiser 200 ppm

Chemical

Stock conc. (%)

Typical: 50% NaOH, 60% HNO₃, 12% PAA

Target conc. (%)

Caustic CIP: 0.8–2.0% | Acid CIP: 0.5–1.5%

Final solution volume (L)

The total CIP tank capacity

Results

Stock chemical needed—

Water needed—

Dilution ratio—

Enter inputs to calculate.

Safety first: Always add chemical to water, never water to chemical. Wear appropriate PPE (chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, splash visor). Verify concentration with conductivity or titration before CIP cycle.