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9.3 Recommended cleaning products
Corning recommends the following products:
Pure water, soapy water, 70% Ethanol.
Neutral pH detergent (pH 5-8).
Recommended disinfection solution (see below) following the specific supplier recommendations.
The prohibited cleaning products are:
Abrasives (“Cif” type and scouring powders)
Alkaline detergents (pH >9), bleach, etc.
Sulfuric, acetic, nitric, hydrochloric, and oxalic acids, etc. Soda, potash, ammonia, etc.
Hydrocarbons and solvents: unleaded petrol, acetone, MEK, MIBK, toluene, xylene, benzene, trichloroethylene, paint thinner, nail
varnish remover, etc.
9.4 Recommended disinfection solutions
Cleaning and Disinfection Solution Type Active Substance
Aniospray Quick Spray Quaternary ammonium
9.5 Protective shield cleaning
The protective shield can be removed for periodic cleaning. To perform this operation:
1. Lower the handle and lower the glass as far as possible to access the unlocking button.
2. Turn the unlocking button 1/4 turn to the left.
3. Slide the glass forward for release and cleaning.
4. Follow the previous steps backward to install again the protective shield.
9.6 Sample holder cleaning
The sample holder can be cleaned with adapted cleaning and disinfection liquid.
Disassemble the sample holder before cleaning.
We recommend to carefully dry the sample holder after cleaning and before
reassembling it to prevent corrosion.
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