Cleaning Solution Limitations - Omegasonics 7850TT Operation & Instruction Manual

CLEANING SOLUTION LIMITATIONS

Flammable
Never use flammable liquids or solvents directly in an ultrasonic cleaning tank.
Their use increases the risk of fire and explosion.
Ultrasound increases the volume of vaporization of liquids and creates a very fine mist that
can catch fire on any ignition source at any time.
Aqueous Cleaners
Do not use aqueous cleaning media with pH values in the acid range (pH < 7) directly in the
ultrasonic tank if fluoride (F), chloride (Cl) or bromide (Br) ions can be taken in by the
removed dirt or through the cleaning chemical. These can destroy the stainless-steel tank
by crevice corrosion within a very short period of ultrasonic operation.
Other media which can destroy the stainless-steel tanks when used in high concentrations
or with high temperatures during ultrasonic operation are: nitric acid, sulfuric acid, formic
acid, hydrofluoric acid (even diluted).
The above limitations for the use of chemicals in an ultrasonic bath also apply for the
aforementioned chemicals when these are brought into an aqueous (particularly distilled
water) bath through entrainment or from the removed dirt.
The limitations of use also apply to the standard cleaners and disinfectants if these contain
the above mentioned compounds.
For a list of Soaps offered by Omegasonics, please refer to page 17.
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