Autoclaving; Centrifuge Containers - Hettich ROTOFIX 46 Operating Instructions Manual

25.3

Autoclaving

The following accessory can be autoclaved at 121°C / 250°F (20 min):
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Swing-out rotors
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Angle rotors made of aluminum
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Hanger made of metal
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Lid with biocontainment
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Stands
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Reductions
Otherwise you must ask the manufacturer.
No statement can be made about the degree of sterility.
The lids of the rotors and containers must be removed prior to autoclaving.
Autoclaving accelerates the ageing process of plastics. In addition, autoclaving may discolour plastics.
We recommend that the packing rings of the bio-safety system be replaced after autoclaving.
25.4

Centrifuge containers

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With leakiness or after the breakage of centrifuging containers broken container parts and leaked centrifugation
material are to be completely removed.
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The rubber inserts as well as the plastic sleeves of the rotors are to be replaced after a glass breakage.
Remaining glass splitters cause further glass breakage!
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If this concerns infectious material, a disinfection process is to be executed immediately.
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