Cleaning chemistry for dental
| Cleaner | pH (soln.) | Dangerous goods | Application | Suitable materials | Impurities | Dosage for ultrasonic baths | Adjustments for ultrasonic baths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC 10 Universal |
10 | Yes | Dental and medical instruments, laboratory equipment, crowns, impression trays etc. | Stainless steel, ceramics, plastics, glass and rubber Not for aluminum, zinc and light metal alloys! |
Proteins, blood, saliva, traces of tissue/ bones, fats, oils, grinding and polishing pastes | 5 % = 50 ml EC 10 + 950 ml water In case of strong soiling, increase the dosage up to 10 %. |
4 - 10 min, 50 - 80 °C Immersion bath: 15 - 30 min, 50 - 80 °C Fresh blood & proteins < 42 °C |
| EC 35 Prostheses Daily |
7 | No | Dental prostheses | Metals, ceramics and plastics | Organic impurities, leftovers, sediments and biofilms | 2 % = 20 ml EC 35 + 980 ml water |
3 min room temperature |
| EC 60 Acidic Intense |
1 | Yes | Dental and medical instruments, crowns, bridges, prostheses, laboratory equipment and work pieces | Stainless steel, metals, ceramics, plastics and glass Not for light metals! Risk of tarnishing with different metals in the bath! |
Rust, lime, mineral oils and greases, dark spots from disinfectants and autoclavation, cements, metal oxides, plaque, flux and the like | 1 - 10 %, pref. 5% = 50 ml EC 60 + 950 ml water Immersion bath: > 3 %, pref. 20% = 200 ml EC 60 + 800 ml water |
1 - 5 min, 40 - 70 °C |
