Thermo Scientific Medifuge Centrifuge
50
5. Decontamination
WARNING
Radiation is possible when touching the contaminated rotor and
centrifuge parts. Radioactive material can get into the centrifuge
when a tube breaks or as a result of spills.
In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
CAUTION
Equipment can be damaged by inappropriate decontamination
methods or agents.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except
those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with
the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the
equipment.
Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the
cleaning agents used.
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70% ethanol, 10% SDS
(Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate) and water�
Decontaminate as follows:
1�
Decontaminate rotor and accessories outside of the centrifuge bowl�
2�
Separate rotor and accessories to allow thorough decontamination�
3�
Treat rotor and accessories according to the instructions for the decontamination solution�
Adhere strictly to the given application times�
Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the rotor�
4�
Rinse the rotor first with ethanol and then with deionized water�
Adhere strictly to the given application times�
5�
Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the rotor�
Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water�
6�
Place the rotor on a plastic grate with his cavities pointing down, to allow fully drain and dry�
7�
Dispose of the decontamination solution according to the applicable guidelines�
8�
Clean the rotor after disinfecting as described in
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