Overview
Overview
SC-2 is Spectra’s powdered alkaline cleaner for biological fouling on reverse-osmosis membranes. It is identified in current manufacturer listings as KIT-CHEM-SC2. The existing SC-2 store SKU refers to that cleaning compound.
Biological growth and mineral scale call for different cleaners. SC-2 addresses biological fouling; SC-3 is the acid cleaner for scale. A low production reading alone does not establish which treatment is needed.
Specifications & Contents
Specifications & Contents
| Part number | SC-2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer reference | KIT-CHEM-SC2 |
| Cleaner type | Alkaline; dry powder |
| Primary cleaning target | Biological fouling on the membrane |
| Storage use | Not a substitute for SC-1 or an approved propylene-glycol treatment |
Fits My System
Fits My System
Use the cleaning procedure and chemical quantity specified for the exact watermaker. Feed-water temperature, filter condition and pump flow should be evaluated before cleaning is selected.
Select your configuration to see its requirements, or open the complete reference below.
All documented configurations and requirements
Each group applies only to the listed configurations and installed hardware. Match the conditions and manufacturer references before ordering.
Documented configurations
- Aquifer 200 DC · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Aquifer 200 Expedition Flight Ready · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
- Aquifer 360 Expedition Flight Ready · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Aquifer 200 Power Pack Solar · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Aquifer 3000-MIL · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Aquifer 360 DC · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Bimini 300C · Connect · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Cape Horn Extreme 330 · Deluxe · 12 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CH-330-12S
- Cape Horn Extreme 330 · Deluxe · 12 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CH-330-12
- Cape Horn Extreme 330 · Deluxe · 24 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CH-330-24S
- Cape Horn Extreme 330 · Deluxe · 24 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CH-330-24
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Cape Horn Extreme 330R · Remote · 12 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CH-330R-12S
- Cape Horn Extreme 330R · Remote · 12 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CH-330R-12
- Cape Horn Extreme 330R · Remote · 24 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CH-330R-24S
- Cape Horn Extreme 330R · Remote · 24 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CH-330R-24
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Catalina 300 Deluxe · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Catalina 300 Mk II-Z · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Catalina 300 · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Catalina 340 Z · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Catalina 340C · Connect · 12 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CT-340C-12S
- Catalina 340C · Connect · 12 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CT-340C-12
- Catalina 340C · Connect · 24 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CT-340C-24S
- Catalina 340C · Connect · 24 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CT-340C-24
- Catalina 340C · Connect · 48 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CT-340C-48S
- Catalina 340C · Connect · 48 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CT-340C-48
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Catalina 340R · Remote · 12 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CT-340RS-12
- Catalina 340R · Remote · 12 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CT-340R-12
- Catalina 340R · Remote · 24 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CT-340RS-24
- Catalina 340R · Remote · 24 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CT-340R-24
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Catalina 340R · Remote · 48 VDC · Compact / short membranes · CT-340RS-48
- Catalina 340R · Remote · 48 VDC · Standard / long membranes · CT-340R-48
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Model 200c · Classic / optional MPC 3000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
- Model 380c · Classic / optional MPC 3000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Farallon 1800 · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
- Farallon 2800 · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Farallon 1800C · Connect · 220 VAC · Standard / long membranes · FL-1800C-220
- Farallon 2800C · Connect · 220 VAC · Standard / long membranes · FL-2800C-220
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Gulfstream 400 · Auto panel / MPC era predecessor · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- LB 10000F · Connect · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- LB 14000F · Connect · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- LB 1800 MPC, SN 4300+ manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
- LB 2800 MPC, SN 4300+ manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- LB 1800C / 1800F · Connect · Match installed voltage and hardware
- LB 2800C / 2800F · Connect · Match installed voltage and hardware
- LB 4000C / 4000F · Connect · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- LB 1800M · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
- LB 2800M · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
- LB 4000M · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- LB 400 · Manual · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Monterey 1000 · MPC 3000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Newport 1000 Mk II · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
- Newport 700 Mk II · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Newport 1000 Mk II-Z · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
- Newport 700 Mk II-Z · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Newport 1000 · MPC 3000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
- Newport 700 · MPC 3000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Newport 1000C · Connect · 110 VAC · Standard / long membranes · NP-1000C-110
- Newport 1000C · Connect · 220 VAC · Standard / long membranes · NP-1000C-220
- Newport 1000C · Connect · 24 VDC · Standard / long membranes · NP-1000C-24
- Newport 1000C · Connect · 48 VDC · Standard / long membranes · NP-1000C-48
- Newport 700C · Connect · 110 VAC · Standard / long membranes · NP-700C-110
- Newport 700C · Connect · 220 VAC · Standard / long membranes · NP-700C-220
- Newport 700C · Connect · 24 VDC · Standard / long membranes · NP-700C-24
- Newport 700C · Connect · 48 VDC · Standard / long membranes · NP-700C-48
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Newport 400 Mk II · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Newport 400 Mk II-Z · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Newport 400 · MPC 5000 · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Newport 400C · Connect · 12 VDC · Compact / short membranes · NP-400C-12S
- Newport 400C · Connect · 12 VDC · Standard / long membranes · NP-400C-12
- Newport 400C · Connect · 24 VDC · Compact / short membranes · NP-400C-24S
- Newport 400C · Connect · 24 VDC · Standard / long membranes · NP-400C-24
- Newport 400C · Connect · 48 VDC · Compact / short membranes · NP-400C-48S
- Newport 400C · Connect · 48 VDC · Standard / long membranes · NP-400C-48
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Santa Cruz · Manual panel · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Ventura 150 MPC · Match installed voltage and hardware
- Ventura 200T MPC · Match installed voltage and hardware
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Ventura 150C · Connect · 12 VDC · Standard · VT-150C-12V
- Ventura 150C · Connect · 24 VDC · Standard · VT-150C-24V
- Ventura 200C · Connect · 12 VDC · Standard · VT-200C-12V
- Ventura 200C · Connect · 24 VDC · Standard · VT-200C-24V
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Ventura 150D · Deluxe · 12 VDC · Standard · VT-150-D-12V
- Ventura 150D · Deluxe · 24 VDC · Standard · VT-150-D-24V
- Ventura 200T · Deluxe · 12 VDC · Standard · VT-200-T-12
- Ventura 200T · Deluxe · 24 VDC · Standard · VT-200-T-24
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
Documented configurations
- Ventura 150R · Remote · 12 VDC · Standard · VT-150R-12
- Ventura 150R · Remote · 24 VDC · Standard · VT-150R-24
- Ventura 200R-T · Remote · 12 VDC · Standard · VT-200R-T-12
- Ventura 200R-T · Remote · 24 VDC · Standard · VT-200R-T-24
Alkaline membrane cleaner for biological fouling, compatible with Spectra systems. Use only when cleaning is indicated and follow your model manual for dose, temperature, circulation and flushing. This is a service consumable; do not mix cleaners. Manufacturer current kit name: KIT-CHEM-SC2; this catalog listing uses SC-2.
FAQs
FAQs
Can SC-2 and SC-3 go into the same cleaning bucket?
No. Spectra’s cleaning instructions keep them as separate treatments. Follow the prescribed rinse/purge sequence and keep the membrane depressurized during chemical circulation.
Should I clean the membrane on a fixed schedule?
The Ventura manual advises against unnecessary cleaning and calls for a flow test first. Chemical cleaning is a response to a diagnosed condition, not a routine filter change.