The AIRD line of Oak products is one of our proudest achievements to date. After extensive research, AIRD has discovered a unique solution to help extend the life of your oak barrels and maximise the efficiency of your dollar. Not convinced? Well why not give us a call to find out how AIRD can put some wood back into your Chardonnay.
Oak Restorer® CW
Oak Restorer® CW is a mid-pH cleaner that has been specially formulated to be gentle on oak surfaces whilst still providing a powerful clean that will not taint your wine. It penetrates to remove fine solids within the porous would surface. This cold water formulation is designed for those who do not have access to hot water for cleaning.
Properties
Appearance
pH
Odour
Solubility
Flammability
Other
cream-white granular solid
10.25 - 10.75 (1% w/v aqueous solution)
low, detergent
in water to ~110 gm/L at 20 ºC
non-flammable
contains no GMO, phosphate, halogen, silicate, hydrocarbon or hydroxide substances
Description
A cream-white, free-flowing, homogeneous blend of fine particulate solids of medium strength alkaline salts and proprietary FG surfactants.
Application
Oak Restorer® CW in a cold water (<30 ºC) aqueous solution removes wine tartar, wine-colour film, protein and organic soil to completely clean internal oak surfaces and rinse cleanly.
Principal Features
- Oak Restorer® has been proven to be non-tainting to wine and oak.
- Supports WH&S. Low VOC, no reactivity in water, no toxic vapour, non-dangerous good for transport and handling.
- Readily solubilised in water. Low chemical demand at 1-2% of water volume.
- In testing, Oak Restorer® cleans more thoroughly, to a greater depth than the current accepted practice of hot water pressure washing.
- Thoroughly cleans the internal contact surfaces extending the effective working life of oak storage vessels as wine maturation vessels. Prospectively reduces spending on barrels.
- Low to moderate foaming properties, non-corrosive to surfaces.
- Rinses cleanly with potable water at ambient temperature.
- Highly biodegradable (<30 days).
- Lowest input cost per litre of wine processed when used in a barrel soak regime.
U.N. References
Class Not applicable
Code Not required
Compliance
Food Codex FSANZ Standards
Meets requirements of HACCP Food Safety programmes
Meets DAFF/AQIS/OFA Schedule of Approved Materials for Organic Food Surface Sanitation 01/07/2009
Packaging
15 kg carton of 3 x 5 kg LDPE bags
Oak Restorer® HW
Oak Restorer® HW is a mid-pH cleaner that has been specially formulated to be gentle on oak surfaces whilst still providing a powerful clean that will not taint your wine. It penetrates to remove fine solids within the porous would surface. This hot water formulation is the most effective variation, however a cold water variation is available.
Properties
Appearance
pH
Odour
Solubility
Flammability
Other
cream-white, granular solid
9.5 - 9.75 (1% w/v aqueous solution)
low, detergent
in water to ~130 gm/L at 60 ºC
non-flammable
contains no GMO, phosphate, halogen, silicate, hydrocarbon or hydroxide substances
Description
A cream-white, free-flowing, homogeneous blend of fine particulate solids of medium strength alkaline salts and proprietary FG surfactants.
Application
Oak Restorer® HW in a hot water (40-60 ºC) aqueous solution removes wine tartar, wine-colour film, protein and organic soil to completely clean internal oak surfaces and rinse cleanly.
Principal Features
- Oak Restorer® has been proven to be non-tainting to wine and oak.
- Supports WH&S. Low VOC, no reactivity in water, no toxic vapour, non-dangerous good for transport and handling.
- Readily solubilised in water. Low chemical demand at 1-2% of water volume.
- In testing, Oak Restorer® cleans more thoroughly, to a greater depth than the current accepted practice of hot water pressure washing.
- Thoroughly cleans the internal contact surfaces extending the effective working life of oak storage vessels as wine maturation vessels. Prospectively reduces spending on barrels.
- Low to moderate foaming properties, non-corrosive to surfaces.
- Rinses cleanly with potable water at ambient temperature.
- Highly biodegradable (<30 days).
- Lowest input cost per litre of wine processed when used in a barrel soak regime.
U.N. References
Class Not applicable
Code Not required
Compliance
Food Codex FSANZ Standards
Meets requirements of HACCP Food Safety programmes
Meets DAFF/AQIS/OFA Schedule of Approved Materials for Organic Food Surface Sanitation 01/07/2009
Packaging
15 kg carton of 3 x 5 kg LDPE bags
Peroxica
Peroxica is a mild sanitising agent that neutralises odours in your barrels. The effervescing formulation improves oxidation to give you a better sanitised surface. It is best used after cleaning with Oak Restorer to ensure the hygiene of your oak surfaces.
Properties
Appearance
pH
Odour
Solubility
Flammability
Other
a white granular solid
10 - 10.25 (1% w/v aqueous solution)
no odour
in water to ~150-175 gm/L at 60 ºC
non-flammable
contains no GMO, phosphate, halogens, silicate or hydrocarbon
Description
A white, free-flowing oxy-alkaline powder.
Application
Peroxica is used after cleaning as a treatment for defective oak vessel wine contact interior surfaces. It is used in a hot aqueous surface soaking solution, and through effervescence and oxidation, it decolourises any wine-stain, eliminates VA, oxidises microbes, neutralises excess sulphur and chlorine.
Principal Features
- Peroxica is odourless and non-tainting to wine.
- Supports WH&S. Additions to hot water are non-reactive, no toxic vapour, non-dangerous good for transport and handling.
- Has the properties of hydrogen peroxide in solid form.
- Low foaming properties, fast dispersion in solution, odourless in use.
- Peroxica provides an effervescing, oxidative, sanitising action to all surfaces, destroying many surface pathogens. Manages yest in oak to a low count and neutralises acetics.
- Biodegradable with low OCD.
U.N. References
Class Not applicable
Code Not required
Compliance
Food Codex FSANZ Standards
Meets requirements of HACCP Food Safety programmes
Meets DAFF/AQIS/OFA Schedule of Approved Materials for Organic Food Surface Sanitation 01/07/2009
Packaging
15 kg carton of 3 x 5 kg LDPE bags
Rejuvasol
We know that presentation counts, and the signature look for a cellar has to be beautiful oak barrels. Rejuvasol has been formulated to bring back the natural colour to the outer surface of your barrels, including brightening the galvanised metal bands.
Properties
Appearance
pH
Odour
Solubility
Flammability
Other
a tan-gold liquid gel
3.25 - 3.5 as a concentrate
3.75 - 4 as 1% active aqueous solution
mild acid detergent
readily soluble in water
non-flammable
contains no GMO, phosphate, halogens, silicate or hydrocarbon
Description
A glossy brown-gold, viscous pourable gel detergent with mild acid-detergent odour.
Application
Rejuvasol is a one process, person safe cleaner and decolouriser of the external surfaces of oak wine barrels and restorer-brightener of the galvanised barrel band surfaces.
Principal Features
- Rejuvasol is a highly effective dual surface cleaning agent with a low dose.
- Supports WH&S. Additions to hot water are non-reactive, no toxic vapour, non-dangerous good for transport and handling.
- Aqueous cleaning solutions of Rejuvasol provide some inhibition of mildew and mould growth on the barrel surfaces post cleaning and rejuvenate the natural oak odour to the wood.
- High quality cleaning of oak timber with clean rinsing and fast foam dispersion leaving no residue.
- After thorough cleaning, the smell of the oak timber is revived.
- Low foaming properties, virtually odourless to use.
- No corrosive effect on the oak and metal surfaces.
- Highly biodegradable.
U.N. References
Class Not applicable
Code Not required
Compliance
Food Codex FSANZ Standards
Meets requirements of HACCP Food Safety programmes
Meets DAFF/AQIS/OFA Schedule of Approved Materials for Organic Food Surface Sanitation 01/07/2009
Packaging
15 kg carton of 3 x 5 kg bottles