Pri-Mate Safe Foam | Alkaline Clinging Foam For NHP Facilities
Pri-Mate Safe Foam is a high-foaming alkaline cleaner engineered specifically for heavy organic soiling and tough residues in primate environments.
The thick foam clings to vertical surfaces—walls, cages, equipment—rather than running off immediately, which gives the alkaline chemistry time to actually break down the organic buildup instead of just passing over it. Once the chemistry does its work, it rinses clean without residue and without damaging stainless steel or polycarbonate surfaces.
Purpose-built for primate facility soil profiles
Standard facility cleaners weren't designed for what NHP facilities actually deal with. Pri-Mate Safe Foam is formulated specifically for the proteinaceous soil profiles, heavily-soiled surfaces, and operational conditions unique to primate research — not repurposed from industrial cleaning applications.
The high-foam delivery format is the critical difference. Foam generated at the nozzle clings to walls, cage bars, and equipment faces, providing meaningful dwell time for the alkaline chemistry to saponify organic soils. By the time you rinse, the buildup has been broken down — not just moved around. And because one gallon of solution expands into approximately eight gallons of foam, a single container covers considerably more surface area than a conventional liquid spray — making it more cost-effective per application as well.
Integrates directly with your existing equipment and protocols as part of the Pri-Mate chemistry line, or as part of a Primagiene comprehensive facility hygiene program.
Foam That Actually Clings
Thick, stable foam holds chemistry against vertical and overhead surfaces — giving alkaline agents the dwell time to break down heavy organic soiling.
Purpose-Built Chemistry
Formulated specifically for primate facility soil profiles, not repurposed from industrial use. A blend of alkaline agents and silicate compounds delivers heavy-duty cleaning action at high pH.
Free-Rinsing Formula
No residue left behind on surfaces, caging, or equipment. Safe on stainless steel, concrete, and most plastics including polycarbonate.
Made in Delaware
In-house manufacturing at Quip Labs' Wilmington facility means consistent supply and direct technical support.
| Ingredient Class | Role in Formula | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaline Agents | Primary cleaning action | Saponify fats and emulsify proteinaceous soils at high pH, breaking down heavy organic buildup into water-soluble forms that rinse away cleanly. |
| Silicate Compounds | Alkalinity builder & surface protection | Sustain high pH cleaning action while forming a protective film on metal surfaces. Contribute to foam structure and stability. |
| Glycol Ether Solvent | Penetrant | Penetrates and loosens stubborn, dried organic residues before alkaline agents can saponify them. Enhances cleaning on heavily fouled surfaces and improves foam wetting behavior. |
Physical Properties
Compatibility
Handling Notes
Pri-Mate Safe Foam is a strong alkaline cleaner (pH >12.5). Use chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and appropriate respiratory protection for your facility conditions. Do not mix with chlorine-containing products. Review the complete Safety Data Sheet before use and follow all facility safety protocols.
Cage & Housing Surfaces
Foam clings to cage bars, perches, slatted raised flooring, and feeders — providing the contact time needed to break down dried organic soiling and fecal matter that accumulates in primate caging.
Walls & Vertical Surfaces
Unlike liquid spray cleaners that run off immediately, foam adheres to wall surfaces — including rough concrete — and holds chemistry in contact with heavy soil layers.
Equipment & Fixtures
Safe for use on feed hoppers, water systems, ventilation fixtures, and other equipment surfaces. Compatible with stainless steel and common facility plastics.
Corridor & Common Areas
Effective on floor drains, holding area floors, and support areas where organic soiling is transported from primary housing areas.
Pre-Wash Soak Applications
Applied as a foam pre-treatment before mechanical washing, Pri-Mate Safe Foam softens and loosens heavy deposits to improve downstream wash performance.
Inspection-Ready Surfaces
Removing buildup that obscures surfaces during inspection is a direct compliance benefit — clean surfaces that are visibly clean help facilities pass inspection and maintain standards.
NHP Facility Biosafety Context
Cleaning and disinfection in NHP facilities is a two-step process: soil removal first, then disinfection. Pri-Mate Safe Foam is the cleaning step — removing the organic burden that would otherwise protect pathogens from disinfectants. For the disinfection step, we recommend Wex-Cide 128, a one-step synthetic phenolic broad-spectrum disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity appropriate for NHP research environments. Contact us to discuss a complete cleaning and disinfection protocol for your facility.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Complete safety information, ingredient data, handling requirements, and regulatory compliance data.
Download SDS (PDF)Related Products & Programs
Pri-Mate Safe Foam works best as part of a complete protocol
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Alkaline cage wash detergent from the Pri-Mate line, designed for automated washing of primate caging and equipment.
View product →Pri-Mate Acid
Acidic companion to Pri-Mate Alkaline for two-step cage wash programs — removes mineral scale and neutralizes alkaline residue.
View product →Wex-Cide 128
One-step synthetic phenolic disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity — the recommended disinfection step for NHP research environments after cleaning with Pri-Mate Safe Foam.
View product →Part of the Primagiene Program
Quip Labs offers a comprehensive facility hygiene program for primate research facilities — covering cleaning chemistry, disinfection, monitoring, and protocol support. Pri-Mate Safe Foam can be incorporated into a full Primagiene program. Ask your biosafety account manager for details.
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