8.2 Chemical resistance
Introduction
The table below gives allowed exposure concentrations and times for various chemicals
that may be used in GE Healthcare BioProcess instruments in general.
Some of the chemicals listed may not be applicable for your instrument.
WARNING
Flammable liquids. ÄKTAprocess is not approved to handle
flammable liquids.
WARNING
Some of the chemicals used with ÄKTAprocess may be flammable
under certain conditions. Make sure to use chemicals only under
conditions where they are not flammable. Refer to local and/or
national classifications of flammable liquids.
List of allowed chemicals
UsageMax acc. expos.Max time / cycleConcentrationChemical
CIP3000 h3 h25%Acetic acid
UV cell testUnlimited1 h10%Acetone
CIP1000 h1 h at temp ≤ 60°CpH 2 to 2.5Citric acid
StorageUnlimited12 months20%Ethanol
CIP3000 h3 h20%Ethanol / acetic
acid
CIP5000 h5 h6 MGuanidine
hydrochloride
CIP1000 h1 h0.1 M at pH=1Hydrochloric
acid
ÄKTAprocess Operating Instructions 29-0252-49 AA 167
8 Reference information
8.2 Chemical resistance