Chemical Resistance Specifications - GE AKTA avant User Manual

9.4.2

Chemical resistance specifications

Introduction
This section provides detailed information about chemical resistance of the ÄKTA avant
instrument to some of the most commonly used chemicals in liquid chromatography.
Regarding exposure to solutions not covered by this information, contact your GE repre-
sentative for recommendations.
Note:
Aqueous buffers
The specified aqueous buffers are suitable for continuous use.
Chemical
Aqueous buffers
pH 2-12
Strong chemicals and salts for
CIP
The following chemicals are suitable for up to 2 h contact time at room temperature.
Chemical
Acetic acid
Decon 90
Ethanol
Methanol
Hydrochloric acid
Isopropanol
Sodium hydroxide
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A user can be exposed to large volumes of chemical substances over a long
time period. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide the user with informa-
tion regarding characteristics, human and environmental risks and preventive
measures. Make sure that you have the MSDS available from your chemical
distributor and/or databases on the internet.
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9.4.2 Chemical resistance specifications
Concentra- CAS no/EC no
tion
N/A N/A
Concentra- CAS no/EC no
tion
70% 75-05-8/ 200-835-2
10% N/A
100% 75-08-1/ 200-837-3
100% 67-56-1/ 200-659-6
0.1 M 7647-01-0/ 231-595-7
100% 67-63-0/ 200-661-7
2 M 1310-73-2/ 215-185-5
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