Bio-Rad PDS-1000 / He™ and Hepta™ Systems - Manual (Page 48)

Table 8.1 Sterilization and Decontamination Compatibility
Material
Aluminum Bunan Delrin ® Neoprene Nylon Polycabonate Polyethylene
Method
Sterilization
Autoclave (121 °C) U M M U U M M
UV Irradiation S * S * M U U
Ethylene Oxide S U S * S S S
Formaldehyde (gas) S S S S S S S
Gluteraldehyde (2%) S S S S S S S
Biological Disinfection
Alcohol (70%) S S M S S M S
Hypochlorite (5%) U M U M S S S
Gluteraldehyde (2%) S S S S S S S
Phenolic Derivatives U U U U U U S
Formaldehyde M M S S S S S
Key: S = Satisfactory; M = Moderate attack, may be satisfactory, suggest testing;
U = Unsatisfactory, not recommended; *Performance unknown, suggest testing.
Material
Polyvinyl Chloride PTFE Stainless Steel Tygon Acrylic Painted Surfaces
Method
Sterilization
Autoclave (121 °C) M S S M U U
UV Irradiation S S S S U S
Ethylene Oxide S S S S S S
Formaldehyde (gas) S S S S S S
Gluteraldehyde (2%) S S S S S S
Biological Disinfection
Alcohol (70%) M S M M M S
Hypochlorite (5%) U S M M S S
Gluteraldehyde (2%) S S S S S S
Phenolic Derivatives U S U U U S
Formaldehyde M S S M S S
Key: S = Satisfactory; M = Moderate attack, may be satisfactory, suggest testing;
U = Unsatisfactory, not recommended; *Performance unknown, suggest testing.
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