Contrad 70 Tech Sheet
Contrad 70 Tech Sheet
Contrad 70 Tech Sheet
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Contrad 70 is an emulsion of anionic and nonionic surfactants in an alkaline aqueous base. It removes virtually any contaminant from every surface even silicones, dried proteins, carbon, most resins, waxes, and oils. Contrad 70 works by soaking, scrubbing, or in ultrasonic cleaning baths. Contrad 70 is totally rinsable eliminating detergent build-up that interferes with analysis, tissue culture, and other critical procedures. Contrad 70 is extremely effective when used as an ambient soak solution no need to scrub! Its activity can be accelerated by heating, agitation, and ultrasonics, or by increasing concentrations. Contrad 70 is phosphate-free, chlorine-free, and biodegradable. Used solutions may be disposed straight to drain providing they have not been used to remove contaminants that are in themselves pollutants. - TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Evaluate Contrad 70 on every problematic cleaning application!
BOD bottles in waste-water labs Label remover-soak sample bottles Machined parts and components Stills, pilot plant, reactor vessel, fermenters. Replaces chromic acid, solvents, caustics Food plant and equipment USDA approved Silicones and Hydrocarbons
Small and awkward flasks- no scrubbing Stills, pilot plant, reactor vessel, fermenters. Surface prep before coating operations WORKING SOLUTIONS
Make up your Contrad 70 working solutions in deionized or distilled water for best results. Hard tap water will precipitate hardness salts. 2-5% v/v 5-10% Most routine labware soaking pipettes, cuvets, flasks, etc. Tissue culture plates, pilot plant, radioactive decontamination, ultrasonic tank use, fermenters.
Soak all labware glass, plastics, ceramics, and most metals. Solutions are alkaline, so avoid non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, zinc, and copper. Superb ultrasonic cleaner Pipet soaking Cuvets Culture bottles Flashpoint test sample cups Production mixers, fillers, storage containers Radioactive decontamination Sample vials for HPLC Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology plant/equipment
10-20% Carbonized materials, grease and oils, high levels of radioactivity, stubborn contaminants. 20%+ Silicone greases, polymers, distillation residues, impossible contaminants.
Soak 2-12 hours, longer for stubborn contamination. Rinse while still wet in deionized or distilled water.
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- SHELF LIFE Due to the stability of the product there is no expiration date. If an expiration date is needed, two years after the manufacturing date is recommended, however using the product beyond the suggested two year span should not affect its efficacy. The manufacturing date can be found on the lot specific certificate of analysis. Store at 5C to 25C. Do not freeze. Diluted solutions in open cleaning tanks are affected by various conditions, such as the soiling removed from labware, dust, biological contamination, and CO2 absorption. Replace cleaning solution after pH drops below 9, or there is a visible deterioration in cleaning ability. Specific experience may alter this, for instance, the presence of media and cultures, the washing acidic contaminants, and oil and grease removal, will make for a shorter usable life. To ensure high activity levels and total rinsability, mix fresh solutions frequently! - PACKAGING 1 Liter (34 oz.) / 12 per case 5 Liters (1.32 Gal.) / 4 per case 20 Liters (5.28 Gal.) / each 210 Liters (55 Gal.) / each - CATALOG NUMBERSManufacturer Decon Labs, Inc. Item 1 L (34 oz.) 5L (1.32 Gal.) 20L (5.28 Gal.) 210 L (55 Gal.) Cat. No. 1002 1003 1004 1005
For Additional Technical Information call Decon Customer Service (800) 332-6647, or See our website at www.deconlabs.com
Revised 10/24/2012
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