Decontamination; Sterilization And Disinfection - Beckman Coulter Avanti J Series Instructions For Use Manual

Decontamination

Labware contaminated with radioactive or pathogenic solutions should be decontaminated or
disposed of following appropriate safety guidelines and/or regulations. Consult Chemical Resistances
(IN-175) to select an agent that will not damage the tube or bottle material.

Sterilization and Disinfection

Refer to Table 7.1
Most tubes and accessories, except those made of Ultra-Clear, polyethylene, Noryl, or cellulose
propionate, can be autoclaved at 121°C for about 20 minutes. Note that autoclaving reduces the
lifetime of polycarbonate tubes. Also, polypropylene tubes may be permanently deformed if they
are autoclaved many times or if they are handled or compressed before they cool. Tubes should be
placed open-end down or supported in a rack if autoclaved.
CAUTION
Do not autoclave tubes or bottles with caps on. Pressure in a sealed container can
cause an explosion. Pressures within the autoclave can cause partially sealed
containers to collapse when the autoclave vents.
PN JR-IM-10AG
for sterilization methods recommended for each container type.
Care and Maintenance
Tube, Bottle, and Accessory Care
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