The Ultimate Guide to Ultrasonic Laboratory Equipment Cleaning

Lab Applications for Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment

Learn how ultrasonic energy applied to lab equipment cleaning helps ensure compliance with FDA & CGMP regulations. FDA guidelines focus on eliminating cross-contamination and ensuring the integrity of analytical results. For many labs, achieving Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards means moving beyond manual scrubbing. Ultrasonic lab equipment cleaners when paired with the correct ultrasonic…

Using Acetone Solvent as an Ultrasonic Bath

Acetone, a solvent and thinner available in paint and hardware stores, carries on its container a warning that it is extremely flammable and quickly evaporates.  These two characteristics are always important to users but particularly important when acetone solvent is used as a degreaser in ultrasonic bath for residue-free removal of contaminants.  This post provides…

Avoid Product Damage by Ultrasonic Waves

Avoid Product Damage by Ultrasonic Waves

While properly operated and controlled ultrasonic cleaning is generally safe for a wide range of products, the key criterion being “properly operated.” This is a combination of the cleaning solution composition, bath temperature and the ultrasonic frequency employed. The guiding factor is the items being cleaned and what is being removed.