Troubleshooting
5
5-4 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide
Solvent and Buffer Compatibility
Solvent and Buffer Compatibility
Even small quantities of other substances, such as additives, modifiers, or salts can influence the durability of the
materials.
Note: The list of selected solvents and buffers was compiled based on research in the pertinent literature and
is only a recommendation.
* valid for the specified temperature range
Acceptable Solvents Acceptable Solvents
(Stainless Steel
Configurations ONLY)
Solvents NOT Recommended
• Acetone at 4°-25°C
(39.2°–77.0°F)*
•Acetonitrile
•Benzene
• Chloroform
• Ethyl acetate
•Ethanol
• Hexane/heptane at 4°–25°C
(39.2°–77.0°F)*
• Isopropanol
•Carbon dioxide
(liquid 99.999% CO2)
• Methanol
• Phosphate buffer solutions
(0.5 M)
•Toluol
• Dilute ammonia solution
• Dilute acetic acid (10–50%),
at 25°C/77.0°F
• Dilute sodium hydroxide (1M)
•Water
• Dimethyl sulfoxide
(DMSO)
• Slightly volatile
eluents
• Methylene chloride
•Tetrahydrofuran
(THF)
• Dilute phosphoric
acid
• Halogenated hydrocarbons
(e.g., Freon®)
• Concentrated mineral and organic
acids
• Concentrated bases
•Eluents containing particles
• Perfluorinated eluents
(e.g., Fluorinert® FC-75, FC-40)
• Perfluorinated polyether
(e.g., Fomblin®)
Liquids can cause damage to the detector.
Place solvent bottles next to the device or in a solvent tray.
Moisten the cleaning cloth only slightly.
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