36 VWR Mega Star 600 / 600R ver b, rel 17.07.2020
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, buckets and accessories outside of the centrifuge bowl.
2. Separate all rotors, buckets, lids, adapters and tubes to allow thorough decontamination.
3. Treat the 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.
Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the rotor.
5. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
6. Place the rotors on a plastic grate with their cavities pointing down, to allow to fully drain and dry.
7. Dispose of the decontamination solution according to the applicable guidelines.
8. Clean the rotor after disinfecting.
Autoclaving
1. Before autoclaving clean rotor and accessories as described above.
2. Place the rotor on a flat surface.
• Rotors and adapter can be autoclaved at 121 °C.
• The maximum permissible autoclave cycle is 20 minutes at 121 °C.
Clean the rotor before autoclaving and rinse it with distilled water. Remove all accessories (tubes, adapters)
from the rotor.
Place the rotor on a flat surface.
NOTE No chemical additives are permitted in the steam.
CAUTION Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving.
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