Using Tergazyme To Clean Speculums
Q: What is the right way to use Tergazyme to clean speculums?
A: This is a vital part of Healthcare and Medical Device instrument reprocessing and re-use, whether it is a speculum or related equipment including forceps, scalpel handles, trocars, etc. The below typical questions are addressed in the following TechNote….
Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Detergent Separation
Q: Can you elaborate on stored detergent separation of powders? Is this a concern? A: In short, not a concern. This can be addressed for both diluted and concentrates. A diluted powder solution of ~1-2% does not tend to separate even if chilled. It is biodegradable and will have microbial growth. Hence the 1-2 week stability we recommend.
Alnochromix/Sulfuric acid solution at boiling?
Q: We are currently in the process of looking to change our magnesium metal coupon cleaning process. Currently, we use chromic acid but would like to switch over from that and Alnochromix is the best replacement we have found. We boil our current chromic acid solution to clean the coupons but I
Types of Detergents for Vacuum Cyclic Nucleation (VCN)
Q: I just read your article on complex geometry 3d prints and it suggests using Luminox in conjunction with the VCN process. Should I be using Luminox over current detergents we purchase from you? A: Thanks so much for your email and interest in work we do in 3D printing. The experimental and testing work done that is discussed in….
Polylysine From Microscope Slides
Q: Will Alconox remove the polylysine coating from microscope slides?
A: Polylysine is a commonly used preservative composed of the amino acid lysine in a long polymeric chain. It is removed with either basic hydrolysis, enzymatic processes, or a combination of both.