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Rapidex Cleaning Solution

Rapidex Cleaning Solution

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Rapidex Alkaline Cleaning Solution for Surgical Instruments

28g water soluble sachets

Rapidex® is an essential aid for infection control by ensuring instruments are clean ready for sterilisation.

The detergent with much more, Rapidex®:

  • Cleans
  • Is easy to use
  • Works fast, no need to scrub
  • Is ideal for ultrasonic cleaners
  • Has a wide variety of applications
  • Measured dose
  • Economical
  • CE and UKCA marked

Rapidex® excels in:

  • Removing neurological matter
  • Removing dried-on blood from instruments 
  • Removing surgical/dental cement from equipment
  • Bringing instruments back to life
Application

Recommended for cleaning of surgical instruments, anaesthesia equipment and all receptacles contaminated with biohazardous materials. Rapidex® is suitable for use in ultrasonic cleaning machines and manual cleaning.

  • Safe for use on stainless steel, metals, glass and plastics.
  • Effective on dried on deposits of blood and body fluids.
  • Ideal for pre-cleaning of soiled equipment in preparation for disinfection and sterilisation.
  • Environmentally friendly – readily biodegradable components.
Directions for use
  • Dissolve one sachet or two scoops in five litres of warm water. The ideal operational temperature is 50°C (can use 20°C–70°C) for a minimum of five minutes.
  • For the most effective cleaning, soak surgical and other equipment in Rapidex® as soon as possible after use.
  • Remove instruments when practical – either place into a bowl for soak and rinse cleaning or an ultrasonic cleaning machine.
  • Disinfect instruments and equipment as necessary.
Specification

Composition: a powder mixture of biodegradable alkyl sulphates, inorganic surfactants, dye and alcohol
Appearance: powder
Colour: pale blue
Odour: odourless
Bulk density (tapped): 1.00–1.20
pH value: >10.5 in 1% solution @ 20°C
Miscibility: totally miscible in water (flocculation may occur <150°C)
Pack sizes: bulk powder 2.25kg; Soluble sachets 50 × 28g

Storage

Recommended storage temperature: room temperature, keep dry
Shelf life: 5 years

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