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4.5
Decontamination Table
Compatible Processes For Decontamination
Sterilization Methods
Mechanical
Autoclave*
Ethylene Oxide Gas
Dry Heat (2Hrs. @ 160°C)
Chemical
Ethanol
40% Formalin
Methanol
2-Propanol
.5% Sodium Hypochlorite**
3% Hydrogen Peroxide
100% Hydrogen Peroxide
5% Phenol Solution
*For Oxidizing Acids, see "Oxidizing Agents, strong".
PA - POLYALLOMER
PC - POLYCARBONATE
PE - POLYETHYLENE
PP - POLYPROPYLENE
PU - POLYURETHANE
NL - MODIFIED PHENYLENE OXIDE (NORYL)
DN - ACETAL HOMOPOLYMER (DELRIN)
CN - ACETAL COPOLYMER (CELCON)
NN - NYLON
PS - POLYSTYRENE
Warning:
This chart describes the material compatibility of various sterilization methods. It does
not specify the adequacy of sterilization. Refer to section 4.4 - Chemical Resistance
Table, for material compatibility during centrifugation.
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PA PC PE PP PU NL DN CN NN PS TI SS AL MB MG RR BN VN PF PT
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TI - TITANIUM
SS - STAINLESS STEEL
AL - ALUMINUM
MB - MANGANESE BRONZE
MG - MAGNESIUM
RR - RUBBER
BN - BUNA-N
VN - VITON
PF - PHENOLIC FIBER
PT - PAINTED SURFACES
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*Autoclaving
121°C for 20 min.
@ 2 ATM (15 PSIG)
**1 to 10 Dilution of
Household Bleach
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