General solvent guidelines

General solvent guidelines
Topic LCI-USG-0108, Last Updated 11/08/2024

Always observe Waters' general recommendations related to solvents.

  • To inhibit microbial growth, use high-quality, brown-tinted glassware.
  • Filter solvents through a 0.2-µm filter, or use pre-filtered solvents. Small particles can permanently block a system’s capillary lines. Filtering solvents also improves check valve performance.

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To avoid risk of personal injury and to prevent damage to laboratory equipment, always operate your Waters products in accordance with the applicable operational and safety information, your organization’s standard operating procedures, and local regulations.

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