Labconco CentriVap micro IR Vacuum Concentrators 77010 Series - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Chemical Resistance of CentriVap micro
IR Components
Your CentriVap micro IR Vacuum Concentrator is designed to be chemical
resistant to compounds that are commonly used in the concentration processes.
However, by necessity, the CentriVap is comprised of a number of different
materials, some of which may be attacked and degraded by certain chemicals. The
degree of degradation is obviously dependent on the concentration and duration of
exposure. Some major components of the CentriVap that are susceptible to
degradation are as follows:
Acids Bases Solvents
COMPONENT MATERIAL Acetic Acid 20%
Boric Acid Formic Acid Hydrobromic A
cid 20%
Hydroc
hlor
ic Acid 20
%
Nitric Acid 2
0%
Sulfuric Acid 1
0%
Ammoni
um Hydroxi
de
Acetone Acetonitri
le
Chlor
oform
Dimethyl F
orm
amid
e
Dimethyl S
ulfo
xide (DMSO)
Ethano
l
Ethyl Acetate Hexa
nes
Isoprop
on
al
Methan
ol
Methylene Chloride T
olue
ne
Wa
te
r
Chamber
Hub/nut NI-Chrome plate
D D D D D A D A A A A A A
Chamber PTFE coated
Aluminum
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Rotor PTFE coated
Aluminum
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Lid Gasket Silicone
C A C D D D A D D D A C C C A A D A
Tubing Silicone
C A C D D D A D D D A C C C A A D A
Motor shaft Stainless Steel C C C D D A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Bearings Stainless Steel C C C D D A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Vacuum pump EPDM
FPM
PPS
PTFE
A
C
A
A A
A
A
A A
A
A
A A
A
A
A A
A
D
A C
A
A
A
A
D
A
A D
D
A
A D
D
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A C
A
A
A D
C
A
A D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A- Acceptable
C-Moderate Degradation-Questionable use
D-Severe Degradation-Infrequent use recommended-immediate thorough
cleaning required.
When using compounds in the CentriVap micro IR that are hostile to the materials
of construction, it is imperative that the equipment is appropriately maintained.
• After each run, clean up all residues, spills and materials that might have
splashed in the chamber using agents suitable for the substance involved.
• Remove the contents and clean the glass trap after each use.