Bio-Rad PDS-1000 / He™ and Hepta™ Systems User Manual
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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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