Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 4000 Instruction Manual page 62

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Rotor Care Guide
Rotor Maintenance
Decontamination
Given the nature of samples processed in a rotor, biological or radioactive contamination is possible.
For biological contamination of rotors, a 2 % glutaraldehyde solution, ethylene oxide or ultraviolet
radiation are the recommended methods of sterilization, While for a rotor that may be contaminated
by a radioactive sample, use a solution of equal parts of 70 % ethanol, 10 % SDS and water. In
addition:
• Do not use chlorine bleach on aluminum rotors.
• When autoclaving, rotor components should be separated.
• If sterilization is not necessary, a 70 % solution of ethanol can be used.
• Most commercially available detergents for radioisotopic contamination are not compatible with
aluminum or anodized coatings and shall not be used.
• Rinse with ethanol, followed by water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not immerse Thermo Scientific Fiberlite rotors; spin rotor to remove liquid.
• Fiberlite composite rotors are not compatible with ethylene oxide.
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