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OXOID TECHNICAL SUPPPORT DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES

ANAEROBIC JAR CLEANING AGENTS

Suitable cleaning agents:
Virkon (1%)
Microsol 3 (10%)
Ethanol (70%)

Unsuitable cleaning agents:
Phenolic compounds and phenol based disinfectants
Methyl alcohols
Benzene
Toluene
Acetone
Methyl ethyl ketone
Chlorinated compounds
Alkali
Caustic soda (10%)
Ammonium hydroxide (10%)
Calcium hydroxide (10%)
Organic compounds e.g. Terpinal (pine oil distillate)