Pall T Series User Manual

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6.2 Alternative Cleaning Agents
Table 16
Alternative Cleaning Agents
Agent Mode of Cleaning Foulant
Alkalies High pH hydrolysis Biomolecules, fats, proteins, starches
Solubilization
Acids Solubilization Inorganic salts
Oxidizers Oxidation degradation Biomolecules, proteins,
polysaccharides
Surfactants Wetting, emulsification, dispersion, Biomolecules, fats, oils, proteins,
solubilization insoluble particles
Solvents Solubilization Oils, fats, grease, proteins,
biomolecules
Enzymes Enzymatic digestion Proteins
Table 17
Acids
Type Foulant Condition
Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4)
1
Inorganic, Nucleic Acids 0.1 N, 25 – 45 °C, pH ~2
Citric Acid Iron 1%, 25 – 45 °C, pH ~3
1
Long-term storage (> 7 days) in Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4) may cause slight yellowing of the cassette’s polyurethane
encapsulant.
Table 18
Alkalies and Oxidizers
Type Foulant Condition
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Proteins, enzymes, vaccines, 0.1 – 0.25 N, 25 – 45 °C, pH ~13
viruses,bacterial cells and lysates,
polysaccharides, organic colloids,
pyrogens, lipids
Sodium Hydroxide with Sodium Heavy fouling of above foulants, 0.1 – 0.5 N NaOH +
Hypochlorite (NaOCl) bacterial whole cells and 200 – 400 ppm NaOCl, 25 – 45 °C,
cell lysates pH ~13
Table 19
Surfactants
Type Foulant Condition
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS), Bacterial whole cells and lysate, 0.1%, 25 – 45 °C, pH 4 – 9
Triton X-100, Alconox, lipids, oils, antifoams,
Terg-a-zyme polysaccharides, and precipitated
proteins
Table 20
Flushing Gaskets (CIP Plates)
Part Number Product
FS159X01 Centramate CIP Plate
FS079X05 Centrasette CIP Plate

Pall T Series Specifications

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Brand	Pall
Model	T Series
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English