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Sanidex OPA Solution Test Strips

The SANIDEX OPA Solution Test Strips are semi-quantitative chemical indicators for use in determining whether the concentration of ortho-phthalaldehyde, the active ingredient in SANIDEX OPA Solution, is above or below the minimum effective concentration (MEC) of 0.3%.established for SANIDEX OPA Solution.

WHEN TO TEST?

Sanidex OPA Solution Test Strips should only be used with Sanidex OPA solution before each usage to guard against dilution, which may lower the ortho-Phthalaldehyde level of the solution below its MEC. Before immersing instruments, test the solution..

HOW TO TEST

Completely dip the indicating pad of the strip into the SANIDEX OPA solution. Hold for 2 seconds and remove. Do not shake the strips after removal. Remove excess solution by holding the strip upright on a paper towel. Read the results within 15 seconds after removal Solution. Ignore the colour shade on the pasted portion of the test strips. The developed colour of test strip paper remains for around 1 minute. The colour shade of the pad should match with the colour shade displayed as ‘PASS’ in the below chart in order to indicate that SANIDEX OPA solution is effective

Once poured in the tray, the Sanidex OPA solution can be used maximum upto 14 days. If the colour of the solution changes from blue to any other visible colour, please discard the solution. Visually inspect the solution during the reuse life for the presence of precipitate, if precipitate observed, discard the solution.

Applications:

  • After opening the bottle use the strips within 90days.
  • Sanidex OPA solution Test strips should only be used with Sanidex OPA Solution.
  • DO NOT USE SANIDEX OPA SOLUTION BEYOND 14 DAYS