SoftAcid IV+
SoftAcid IV+ is a patented mixture of formic and propionic acid and modified lignosulphonic acids.
This special combination considerably reduces the aggressiveness of the organic acids.
In comparison with purely organic acids, SoftAcid IV+ is only slightly corrosive and does not cause chemical burns in case of contact with the skin. SoftAcid IV+ is not classified as a hazardous material.
Advantages of SoftAcid IV+:
• Good taste
• Strongly inhibits salmonella and E. coli
• As effective as purely organic acids
• Not a hazardous material
• Does not cause chemical burns
• Improvement of the feed hygiene
• Acidified feed well accepted by animals
• Improvement of the working conditions in feed manufacturing
• Reduced wear of the stall equipment
• High degree of efficiency due to the low steam pressure
Recommended Dosage
For the acidification and simultaneous preservation of mash, we recommend dosages according to the following table:
| SoftAcid IV+ in % | |
| Piglets | 0,5 – 0,7 |
| Porkers | 0,3 – 0,5 |
| Breeding sows | 0,4 – 0,6 |
The acidification dosage of drinking trough water depends on the water hardness and the pH value of the water. A pH value of 4 of the acidified water is the target value.
Acidification of liquid feed: 0.15% – 0.25%
Acidification of drinking trough water: approx. 0.1%
Before the start of a drinking trough water or liquid feed acidification with SoftAcid IV+, we recommend that the lines and drinking troughs be cleaned with SoftAcid IV+ to remove the existing film of biological matter from the lines.
Procedure: Allow mixture of water and 2% SoftAcid IV+ to soak for 2 – 3 hours and then rinse them carefully with water to remove the dissolved film of biological matter from the lines and drinking troughs. Animals may not imbibe the dissolved biological matter!