LINQ CLEANING SOLUTIONS
last updated: 5 February 2024
Approved cleaning procedures and solutions for LINQ Bench
Approved cleaning solutions and procedures LINQ Bench primary surfaces
Automata have tested the following cleaning solutions on the stated primary surface materials of the LINQ bench system and deemed them as safe to use without causing discolouration or damage to the surface finish or material structure of the LINQ bench.
Automata recommend wiping down the LINQ bench using a lint-free cloth, dampened with one or more of the approved cleaning solutions listed below. Once all surfaces are clean, the process should be repeated with water to remove any cleaning residue that may remain.
| BENCH ITEM LOCATION | MATERIAL | SOLUTION TESTED | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench top | Corian | 1x (1L) Ethanol Solution 70% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects |
| 1x (1L) SDS 10% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (1L) Isopropanol, Extra Pure | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (5L) Bleach 10% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (0.5L) Triton X-100 | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| H2O2 6% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects |
Approved cleaning solutions for LINQ bench primary surfaces
| MATERIAL | BENCH ITEM LOCATION | SOLUTION TESTED | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Coated Steel | • Bench Cladding • Frame | 1x (1L) Ethanol Solution 70% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects |
| 1x (1L) SDS 10% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (1L) Isopropanol, Extra Pure | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (5L) Bleach 10% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (0.5L) Triton X-100 | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| H2O2 4% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects |
| MATERIAL | BENCH ITEM LOCATION | SOLUTION TESTED | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica Glass | Transport Layer Top | 1x (1L) Ethanol Solution 70% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects |
| 1x (1L) SDS 10% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (1L) Isopropanol, Extra Pure | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (5L) Bleach 10% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| 1x (0.5L) Triton X-100 | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | ||
| H2O2 4% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects |
| MATERIAL | BENCH ITEM LOCATION | SOLUTION TESTED | RESULTS (Shuttle V1, 2022-2024) | RESULTS (Shuttle V2, 2024+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Layer Shuttle | Transport Layer Accessory | 1x (1L) Ethanol Solution 70% | Adverse reaction – discolouration after 1 day | TBC |
| 1x (1L) SDS 10% | Excellent / No Adverse Effects | TBC | ||
| 1x (1L) Isopropanol, Extra Pure | Adverse reaction – light discolouration after 7 days – would still approve of its use. | TBC | ||
| 1x (5L) Bleach 10% | Adverse reaction – strong discolouration after 1 day | TBC | ||
| 1x (0.5L) Triton X-100 | TBD | TBC | ||
| H2O2 6% | Adverse reaction – strong discoloration after 1 day | TBC |
| MATERIAL | BENCH ITEM LOCATION | Approved chemicals from Appendix B of manual: |
|---|---|---|
| Precise Robot | In front of Bench | Isopropyl Alcohol |
| 70% Ethanol/30% water | ||
| H2O2 Vapor up to 1000ppm |
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