HydroScientific™ Guide to Cleaning, Sanitizing & Sterilizing

HydroScientific™

GUIDE TO CLEANING, SANITIZING & STERILIZING

This resource provides general information about cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting; guidelines for HydroScientific All PP Filter Cartridges.

Cleaning –

Please use one of the following cleaning agents for cleaning All PP filter cartridges. Immerse cartridge and soak for at least 30 minutes in a container that has the prescribed concentration of the agent.

LIQUINOX

Contact manufacturer for precise instructions and precautions pertaining to use for your specific application or cleaning needs.
www.alconox.com/liquinox/

ALCONOX

Contact manufacturer for precise instructions and precautions pertaining to use for your specific application or cleaning needs.
www.alconox.com/alconox/

MINNCLEAN TF

Contact manufacturer for precise instructions and precautions pertaining to use for your specific application or cleaning needs.
www.mcpur.com/disinfection/minnclean

TRITON X-100*

Contact manufacturer for precise instructions and precautions pertaining to use for your specific application or cleaning needs.

* Triton X-100 made by Roche Diagnostics

Sanitizing –

In critical applications, use the following sanitizing agents to properly sanitize All PP Filter Cartridges prior to use. Immerse cartridge and soak for 30-60 minutes in the prescribed concentration of the agent.
For proper and effective sanitization raise the mixture’s temperature to 80˚F (27˚C).

BLEACH (SODIUM HYPOCHLORINE)

Prepare a 5-10 ppm solution in lukewarm water.
Immerse the cartridges in the solution.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (10%)

Immerse the cartridges in 10% H₂O₂.

ETHANOL (70%)

Immerse the cartridges in 70% Ethanol.

WARNING: Buna-N gaskets are not compatible with this solution.

IPA (70%)

Immerse the cartridges in 70% IPA.

CHLORINE DIOXIDE (CIO₂)

Add 2 oz. (59 ml) of Chlorine Dioxide to one gallon (3.79 liters) of lukewarm water (200 ppm).

ACID

Immerse the cartridges in 1% solution of citric, acetic, nitric, phosphoric or hydrochloric acid.

PARACETIC ACID

Immerse cartridges in 100-200 ppm solution.

CAUSTIC

Rinse cartridges or soak overnight in 0.5-5% NaOH solution.

NOTE: Hot caustic at 122˚F (50˚C) is even more effective.

Sterilizing –

Use any of the following methods to properly sterilize
All PP Filter Cartridges

HOT WATER

Use a clean water temperature of 176˚F (80˚C) and immerse the cartridges for 30 minutes.

NOTE: For inline hot water flow, DO NOT exceed 3 psid (.21 bar) pressure drop across the cartridge and 30 minute maximum circulation at stated temperature.

STEAM

Adjust the steam temperature to 250˚F (121˚C) and expose the cartridge to steam for 30 minutes.

WARNING: For inline hot stream, DO NOT exceed more than 3 psid (.21 bar) pressure drop across the cartridge.
WARNING: Cartridge MUST BE equipped with special end cap inserted to withstand steaming.

AUTOCLAVE

Install the cartridges in the autoclave chamber. Raise the steam temperature to 250˚F (121˚C) and expose the cartridge for 30 minutes.

WARNING: Cartridge MUST BE equipped with special end cap inserted to withstand autoclaving.

Final Rinse –

Only cleaned and sanitized All PP Filter Cartridges should be rinse.

Rinse with plenty of clean water to remove any remaining cleaning and sanitizing agents.

Note: These instructions are to be used as a guide. The data within has been obtained from many sources and is considered to be accurate. HydroScientific does not assume liability for the accuracy and/or completeness of this data. Changes to the data can be made without notification. Temperature, Pressure, Flow Rates, Differential Pressures, Chemical Combinations and other unknown factors can affect performance in unknown ways. Limited Warranty: HydroScientific warrants their products to be free of material and workmanship defects. Determination of suitability of HydroScientific products for uses and applications contemplated by Buyer shall be the sole responsibility of Buyer. The end user/installer/buyer shall be liable for the product’s performance and suitability regarding their specific intended applications. End users should perform their own tests to determine suitability for each application. © HydroScientific.