Instructions for Cleaning Platinum
Cones Prior to Return to Agilent
Platinum cones that are to be returned to Agilent for trade-in must be cleaned to
remove any hazardous materials that may have accumulated on the cone during
use.
Recommended cleaning procedure
1. Clean with pure water
a. Dip a cotton swab in pure water and clean both sides of the cone.
b. Rinse with pure water.
c. Ultrasonic clean the cones in pure water for more than 5 minutes.
2. Clean with a 2% Citranox Acid Cleaner and Detergent solution
(Alconox Inc.)
a. Ultrasonic clean the cones in a 2% Citranox solution for 2 to 3 minutes.
b. Rinse with pure water.
c. Ultrasonic clean in pure water for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Clean with a 2% nitric acid solution
a. Dip a cotton swab in a 2% nitric acid solution and clean both sides of the cone.
b. Rinse with pure water.
c. Ultrasonic clean in pure water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Be sure to note this method on the EHS form that must accompany the returned
cone.
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