Recommended solvents

Recommended solvents
Topic LCI-USG-0076, Last Updated 11/08/2024

Consult this list of solvents Waters recommends for use in your system.

Waters recommends the following solvents for use in your system:

  • Acetonitrile (ACN)
  • Isopropanol (IPA)
  • Methanol (MeOH)
    Note: Titanium is subject to corrosion in anhydrous methanol, which you can avoid by adding a small amount of water (approximately 3%). Slight corrosion is possible when ammonia is >10%.
  • Water

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To avoid risk of personal injury and to prevent damage to laboratory equipment, always operate your Waters products in accordance with the applicable operational and safety information, your organization’s standard operating procedures, and local regulations.

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