Plasticware 794 Maintenance and use Plastics in the laboratory ››› General information ››› Cleaning ››› Sterilization ››› Heating ››› Recycling and disposal • The following are general recommendations for the care and use of plastics in the laboratory. • This information is purely indicative, as each plastic resin has its own properties, so please contact us for further details. hChemicals can change the characteristics (strength, surface, colour, dimensions) hCheck the chemical compatibility with the polymer used before handling hThe plastic labware can be cleaned with a non-alkaline detergent and a soft cloth or sponge hPolystyrene and polycarbonate are particularly sensitive and more susceptible to alkali attack hIf you use a dishwasher, always programme short cycles and a maximum temperature of 60 °C. High temperature can affect the plastic and volumetric accuracy of the graduated consumables hPolystyrene, acrylic and polycarbonate, due to temperature limitations and deterioration of resistance, should not be placed in the dishwasher hIf using an ultrasonic bath, ensure that the products are not in direct contact with the membrane hCheck that the plastic is autoclavable and can withstand repeated exposure to +121 °C hIt is recommended to use a 20 minute cycle at +121 °C and 1 bar hAlways unscrew the caps of bottles or tubes before autoclaving. Any material obstructing the opening may cause deformation or destruction of the plastic hNever place plastic directly in contact with a flame or hot plate hThe recycling process requires plastic products to be sorted according to their resin type, before being recovered for recycling into resins that can be used as raw material for new products hMany of our products are coded for easy identification hIf the product cannot be recycled, always dispose of it in accordance with the applicable regulations and laws
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