“Cleanliness is the Hallmark of perfect standards, and the best quality inspector is the conscience” Jehangir Ratanji’s words resonate high in the animal research industry. The perfect standards are the only acceptable way to run a research laboratory that includes animals.
The success of biomedical research relies in no small measure on the ability of research institutions to conduct their studies in a hygienic and clean environment for the animals. Their well-being is one of the key factors in favorable results of research.
In partnership with AllentownLeader Life Sciences designed a wide range of cage washer chemical* technologies for Laboratory Animal Science for this purpose. There are four different types of detergents that work in all animal facilities and ensure that caging equipment is cleaned to the highest possible standards while at the same time protecting the cage material.
Allentown Alkali
These detergents are intended to clean rodents and large animal cages, including those with heavy organic soiling. It has a unique formulation that utilizes nonionic cleaning to remove stubborn greasy protein and organic residues.
Some notable features of the Allentown Alkali are:
- Can be used on Allentown washers and any other washers provided by other manufactures
- Reliably removes organic residues such as feces, blood and proteins.
- Compatible with stainless steel, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polysulfone and polyphenylsulfone
- Free of phosphates and oxidizing agents
Allentown Acid
A phosphoric and citric acid-based detergent specializing in removing uric and acid-soluble deposits of cages and bottles when used in rack or tunnel washers at 55-80 degrees Celsius. It also is an effective neutralizer for extensive animal cage washing when used in a multi chemical wash cycle.
There are quite several features that define Allentown Acid. Some of them are:
• Used for both Allentown washers and washers provided by other manufacturers.
• Best usage for cages, bottles, accessories, storage, and transport racks.
• Removes organic residues and soluble acid deposits.
• Free of oxidizing agents, STPP, TKPP and TSP.
• Compatible with stainless steel, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polysulfone, and polyphenylsulfone .
Allentown Rinse
When using materials like polycarbonate plastics, it is important to have them neutralized before being reprocessed. Allentown Rinse is specially designed for cages washing process with these materials, along with Allentown Alkali. Specially formatted rinse-based additive neutralizes alkali detergents and provides assisted drying performance within automated washing systems.
Other important features of Allentown Rinse include:
• Compatible with Allentown washers and washers supplied by different manufacturers.
• Used for cages, bottles, accessories, storage and transport racks
• Compatible with stainless steel, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polysulfone and polyphenylsulfone
• It prevents cracks and crazing during autoclaving and is free of phosphates.
Allentown Neutral
The best solution offered for an ecological and economical solution for removing light to medium soiled cages and bottles. Allentown Neutral eliminates the need for acid or neutralizing rinse aid.
Looking into other features of Allentown Neutral include:
• Can be used for Allentown washers and washers provided by other manufactures
• Used for cages, bottles, accessories, storage and transport racks
• Free of phosphates and oxidizing agents
• Compatible with stainless steel, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polysulfone and polyphenylsulfone
To learn more about these solutions, schedule a call with our team of experts at https://leaderlifesciences.com/connect-with-us/.
*These products are not currently available in North America
