starlab HLD4L Laboratory Disinfectant
Recommended decontamination procedures for all models. Please note that these instructions are intended as a GUIDE ONLY and all pipettes requiring decontamination must be decontaminated according to your institution’s own guidelines and the type of contaminant present.
GENER AL DAILY CLE ANING/DECONTAMINATION
- 1:10 dilution is generally recommended,
- Spray or wipe handle and shaft (insuring the tip ejector button and volumeter are also cleaned)
- Leave for a minimum contact time of 10 minutes
ORDERING INFORMATION
COMPLETE DECONTAMINATION
Pipettes requiring full decontamination can be dismantled and cleaned:
- 1:10 dilution is generally recommended,
- Use a container that is deep enough to immerse the parts completely.
- (NOTE: Electronic pipettes must not be submerged in any liquids)
- Dismantle the pipette (as specified by the manufacturer) and place only parts that can be immersed, eg tip holder, piston, tip ejector etc completely into the solution for 30 minutes
- Remove parts and rinse with de-mineralised water
- Lie on a lint-free cloth and place in a dry oven at 60°C for at least one hour or until dry. Alternatively, place on the bench on a lint-free cloth and air dry for approximately 4 hours
- Reassemble the pipette following the manufacturer’s instructions
- If complete decontamination is required prior to servicing, please ensure all parts are completely dry before reassembly and presenting for servicing
NOTE: All pipettes for servicing must be accompanied by a completed Decontamination Declaration stating that the pipette is safe for us to work on, irrespective of whether the pipette required decontamination or not.
DECONTAMINATION DECLARATIONS
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Documents / Resources
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starlab HLD4L Laboratory Disinfectant [pdf] Instructions SKU074A, SKU075A, SKU077A, SKU093A, SKU095A, SKU101A, HLD4L Laboratory Disinfectant, HLD4L, Laboratory Disinfectant, Disinfectant |