Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page attempts to answer some of the
more commonly asked questions regarding Amarnakote release agents.
General (Click on an item for additional information)
Technical information for each blend of Amarnakote, including MSDS, Data Sheets, Kosher Certificates (and more), is available for download directly from our website. Please see the
Release Agents section of our website and choose the appropriate blend to find these documents. You may also use our e-mail tool to have these documents e-mailed to you or a colleague.
See our
Getting Started section for information on choosing the right Amarnakote blend for your application.
Amarna has created many different blends of Amarnakote to satisfy various regulatory requirements, from allergens to GMOs. In general, there are only three basic
Types of Amarnakote.
Yes. To request a sample, please contact one of our partners or
contact us directly.
Klene-Kote is a private label version of Amarnakote sold by the Par-Way Tryson Company. There is no difference in performance, features or benefits between Amarnakote and Klene-Kote.
OP-101 is a special release agent for non-food applications sold exclusively through Univar USA and Univar Canada. Please
contact us for more details.
Regulatory & Certifications (Click on an item for additional information)
Our original Amarnakote formulas do contain soy lecithin, which has been defined by the FDA as an allergen requiring labeling per FALCPA 2004. Amarna does offer several blends of Amarnakote that are free of the major allergens for customers who do not wish to change or list allergens on their product labels.
Yes, Amarna offers several blends of Amarnakote that are considered non-GMO. See our
product list for more details.
Amarna does offer blends of Amarnakote that are officially approved by CFIA. Our latest CFIA approved products are also non-allergenic. Please see our
product list for more details.
Not at this time. The Amarna Company is passively looking into the requirements for Halal certification.
No. Amarnakote is certified Kosher Pareve so long as it bears the heart with a k kosher mark.
Technical (Click on an item for additional information)
Yes. Some applications achieve optimal performance by diluting the product 50/50 with water. In most cases diluting further can significantly diminish the release and patented cleaning performance.
Amarnakote has a shelf life of at least six months; however, most of our products have a shelf life of two years if unopened and stored in ideal conditions.
For more details on these conditions see our
Storage Recommendations.
Amarnakote is offered in 55 gallon drums, 330 gallon totes, and tankers. For specifics on each of these options please see our
Packaging Options section.
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