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Functions and Limitations of Use
Recommended Application Range
For guidelines on selecting the right dispenser ob-
serve the corresponding operating exclusions and
the "Dispenser selection chart" on the next page.
Note:
seripettor
®
–
Aqueous solutions
Routinely used biological buffer solutions and
detergents, antifoaming agents, culture media,
vitamin solutions etc., as well as hydrogen per-
oxide can be dispensed.
Agar culture media can be dispensed at up to
a max. of 60 °C (140 °F).
–
Acids
Weak, dilute or non-oxidizing acids can be
dispensed.
–
Alkaline solutions
For dispensing of alkaline solutions, such as
NaOH, KOH and ammonia.
–
Polar solvents
E.g., ethanol, methanol, acetylacetone, etc.
seripettor
®
pro
:
The seripettor
®
pro
bottle-top dispenser extends
the operating range to include the dispensing of
–
Acids
such as concentrated HCl
–
Polar solvents
such as acetone
–
UV-sensitive reagents
Store the instrument and accessories only in cleaned condition in a cool and dry place.
Storage temperature: from -20 °C to +50 °C (to -4° F to 122° F).
Storage Conditions
seripettor
®
never use with:
– liquids attacking FEP, PP,
PE or EPDM
– non-polar solvents like hydrocarbons and
halogenated hydrocarbons
– concentrated or oxidizing acids
– explosive liquids (e.g., carbon disulfide)
Operating Exclusions
seripettor
®
pro
never use with:
– liquids attacking PP, PE, AI
2
O
3
ceramic, ETFE,
FEP, PFA and PTFE (e.g., dissolved sodium
azide*)
– liquids attacking borosilicate glass
(e.g., hydrofluoric acid)
– liquids which are decomposed catalytically by
platinum-iridium (e.g., H
2
O
2
)
– non-polar solvents like hydrocarbons and
halogenated hydrocarbons
– concentrated or oxidizing acids (excluding HCl)
– explosive liquids (e.g., carbon disulfide)
– suspensions as solid particles may clog or
damage the instrument (e.g., of charcoal)
* Dissolved sodium azide permitted up to a concentration
of max. 0.1%.
