Sanitization and Sterilization
Cartridge Grade
(FPS -Polyethersulfone Membrane)
Sterilizing & Sanitizing Agents
Filtered Hot Water: .......... 190°F (87.8°C) 30 min cycle (Stainless steel ring recommended. Do not exceed 3 psid inline flow)
Autoclave: ........................... 260°F (127°C) 30 min, multiple cycles (Stainless steel ring required)
In-line Steam: .................... 275°F (135°C) 30 min, multiple cycles (Stainless steel ring required)
Chemical Sanitization
Hydrogen Peroxide ..... Minimum 15% Concentration 30 min
Isopropyl Alcohol: ......................... 70% Concentration 30 min
Ethanol: .......................................... 80% Concentration 30 min
Peroxyacetic Acid: ........ Minimum 1% Concentration 30 min
Citric Acid: .................... Minimum 1% Concentration 30 min
Cleaning
Tergazyme: .................... Per manufactures directions
Minnclean TF: ............. Per manufactures directions
Triton X-100: ................ Per manufactures directions
Storage
Sodium Hydroxide: ..... Minimum .5% Concentration
Citric Acid: .................... Minimum 1% Concentration
Grain Alcohol: ............................... 80% Concentration
Ethanol: .......................................... 80% Concentration
Note:
CARTRIDGES MUST BE FULLY IMMERSED AND SOAKED FOR THE MINIMUM TIMES GIVEN.
ALL CARTRIDGES MUST BE RINSED AND CLEANED WITH CLEAN WATER TO ASSURE REMOVAL OF ALL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AGENTS PRIOR TO REUSE.
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS FOR GUIDE LINES ONLY AND IS DESIGNED TO EXTEND THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE CARTRIDGES.