Cleaning agents

Cleaning agents
Topic LCI-USG-0020, Last Updated 11/08/2024

You may use these cleaning agents in the system.

Note: Cleaning agents require short (less than 30 minutes) contact time when flushing instruments.
  • Formic acid (≤30%)
  • Phosphoric acid (≤30%)
  • Sodium hydroxide (≤1M)
See also: The cleaning procedures in Controlling Contamination in LC/MS Systems (715001307) on the Waters website ( www.waters.com).

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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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