Cleaning agents are available in liquid and powder form and come in different sizes. They are also available as mildly alkaline or alkaline. The mildly alkaline cleaning agents are ideal for soiling such as blood and protein. Alkaline cleaning agents are suitable for a variety of soiling and for stubborn soiling. Liquid agents are particular easy to handle when dispensed via dispenser pumps.
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Laboratory Glassware Cleaning Agents
1. Laboratory Cleaning Agents
For Effective Glassware Cleaning in Critical Applications
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2. Cleaning Agents for the Perfect Reprocessing of
Laboratory Glassware & Equipment
Miele Professional has designed a comprehensive and systematic approach to the thorough and
effective reprocessing of laboratory glassware and accessories. Alongside laboratory glassware
washers and tailored programs, this system also comprises cleaning agents - a critical factor in
effective cleaning. Geared meticulously to the requirements of individual program phases, specially
formulated detergents and neutralizing agents guarantee thorough, fast and gentle process cycles.
Miele Professional cleaning agents are suited for a multitude of
applications, ensuring the trace-free removal of a wide range of
soils in lab washers. At the same time, the cleaning process is very
gentle on loads. That is why Miele Professional is recommended
by leading manufacturers of laboratory glassware.
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3. Effective Cleaning - A Balance of Many Factors
Effective cleaning in critical applications requires the proper balance of many factors. Process
chemicals must be selected with many things in mind including the soils to be removed, the
material being cleaned, the cleaning method itself and the water quality. Our ProCare Lab and
neodisher®
cleaning agents ensure critical cleaning results when properly used.
Water Quality
The quality of tap water can affect cleaning results. Hard
water contains constituents that may leave mineral deposits
or spotting on glassware. Consult your local water authority
regarding water quality in your area. If only hard water is
available, a water softening system should be utilized to
improve cleaning results. High quality laboratory glassware
washers include a built-in adjustable water softening system
to eliminate this problem. In addition, most lab washers have
the ability to rinse with deionized (DI) water for the final rinse(s).
The Cleaning Agent
Even the best detergent cannot provide critical cleaning
results if the proper cleaning method is not employed. The
most stringent and consistent results can be achieved in
an automated washing system that provides hot wash
temperatures (as high as 93°C), vigorous washing action
(high circulation rate), and multiple rinsing capability with DI
water. A typical wash protocol for glassware cleaning which
has proven effective for analytically clean results includes:
1. Pre-washing with hot or cold tap water dependent
upon the soil
2. Washing with tap water and detergent at high
temperature (85°C)
3. Rinsing with tap water and neutralizing agent to remove
cleaning agent residues.
4. Rinsing with DI water to remove tap water residues
5. Final rinse with heated DI water (70°C) to ensure residue
free results
Defoaming and Emulsifying
In some cases, the residue being removed can cause
foaming in a glassware washer. This can be addressed
by using a defoaming agent such as neodisher®
S. An
emulsifying agent such as neodisher®
EM can improve
the removal of oily residues. These products are normally
introduced during the pre-wash and main wash-cycles.
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4. Laboratory Cleaning Agents - Overview
Product Type Size Properties Ingredients PH Range
Main Wash
ProCare Lab 11 MA Powder 10 kg
Mildly alkaline
Foam-retardant action
Free from: Oxidative agents
Phosphates
Silicates
Tensides
11.7-11.9Âą
ProCare Lab 11 AP Powder 10 kg
Alkaline
Oxidative
Free from: Phosphates
Oxygen bleach, Tensides 11.5-11.7Âą
neodisher®
A8 Powder 10 kg
Alkaline
Free from surfactants
Phosphates, Chlorine based bleach 12.0 - 12.62
neodisher®
F Powder 4 x 3 kg
Highly alkaline
Free of phosphates and surfactants
Polycarboxylates 12.6 - 13.02
neodisher®
GK Powder 10 kg
Mildly alkaline
Free of surfactants
Phosphates, Chlorine based bleach,
Silicates, Sulfates
10.8 - 11.92
neodisher®
LA Powder 4 x 3 kg Highly alkaline
Sodium hydroxide, Polycarboxylates,
Non-ionic surfactants, Phosphates
Silicates, Carbonates
12.0 - 12.82
ProCare Lab 10 MA Liquid 5 l, 10 l
Alkaline
Free from: Tensides and
oxidative agents
Alkali hydroxide, Phosphates
Silicates
11.6-11.83
ProCare Lab 10 AP Liquid 5 l, 10 l
Alkaline,
Free from: Tensides, phosphates and
oxidative agents
Alkali hydroxide, Polycarboxylates 12.5-12.73
ProCare Lab 10 AT Liquid 5 l, 10 l
Alkaline, contains tensides
Free from: Phosphates, silicates
and oxidative agents
Alkali hydroxide, Polycarboxylates,
Tensides
12.2-12.53
neodisher®
MediClean Forte Liquid 5 l Alkaline Alkali, Enzymes, Surfactants 10.4 - 10.84
neodisher®
FT Liquid 12 kg, 25 kg
Alkaline
Free from surfactants
Chlorine based bleach
Phosphates
11.8 - 12.25
Neutralization
ProCare Lab 30 C Liquid 5 l, 10 l
Acidic (based on citric acid)
Free from: Tensides and
phosphates
Citric acid 2.9 -2.56
ProCare Lab 30 P Liquid 5 l, 12 kg
Acidic (based on phosphoric acid)
Free from: Tensides
Phosphoric acid 2.2-1.97
Reactivation
ProCare Universal 61
Coarse
Salt
6 kg
Coarse special salt for
reactivation of built-in water softener
Other
neodisher®
EM Liquid 5 l
Additive for emulsification or dispersion as
well as foam suppression
Emulsifiers ph-neutral
neodisher®
S Liquid 1 l Component with anti-foaming action
Non-ionic surfactants, Preservation agents
(benzyl hemiformal)
ph-neutral
Order Form: Call 800-991-9380 to place an order or download the convenient order form on our website.
¹ pH range in fully demineralized water, 20°C, 2-4 g/l ² pH range in fully demineralized water, 20°C, 2-5 g/l ³ pH range in fully demineralized water, 20°C, 2-4 ml/l 4
pH range in fully demineralized water, 20°C, 2-10 ml/l
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pH range in fully demineralized water, 20°C, 3-4 ml/l 6
pH range in fully demineralized water, 20°C, 1-4 ml/l 7
pH range in fully demineralized water, 20°C, 1-3 ml/l
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5. Main Application Soil Type Material Compatibility
Medical, biological and chemical laboratories
Blood, protein,
food residue
Suitable for: Stainless-steel, laboratory glassware, ceramics, plastics* (PE, PP,
PVDF, PTFE) Conditionally suitable for: Non-anodized aluminum and non-
ferrous metals (preliminary checks required) Not suitable for: Anodized aluminum
Analytical testing laboratories, water laboratories, serological
institutes, laboratories in phosphate industry
Inorganic and organic soils
Suitable for: Stainless-steel, laboratory glassware, ceramics,
plastics* (PE, PP, PVDF, PTFE) Not suitable for: Light alloys and non-ferrous
metals, aluminum, anodized aluminum
General purpose cleaner for medical, biological and chemical
laboratories as well as laboratories in the food industry.
General chemical residues
Suitable for: Laboratory glassware, ceramics, stainless steel
Not suitable for: Aluminum, anodized aluminum, light metal alloys
For cleaning items with high levels of visible contamination or
debris. Laboratories of the cosmetics industry, the mineral oil
industry and in laboratories of the food industry and industrial
laboratories.
Grease, oil, paraffin, resin, organic
dyes and felt pen residues. Used as an
alternative to neodisher® LaboClean
A8 when phosphates cannot be used.
Suitable for: Stainless steel, precious metals, laboratory glassware. Not
suitable for: Non-ferrous and light metals, aluminum, anodized aluminum
Microbiological, virological and bacteriological laboratories.
Residues of nutrient media, cell
cultures and tissues and organic dye
and pigment impurities.
Suitable for: Laboratory glassware, ceramics, quartz and plastics
Food processing industry, the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and
mineral oil industries, and also in other industrial laboratories.
At temperatures over 30 °C neodisher®
LaboClean LA exhibits
a de-foaming action. Also good emulsifying properties.
Oils, fats, resins, paraffins and
organic dyes.
Suitable for: Stainless steel, precious metals, laboratory glassware.
Not suitable for: Aluminum, anodized aluminum, light metal alloys
Medical, biological and chemical laboratories
Blood, protein,
Nutrient residues
Suitable for: Stainless-steel, laboratory glassware, ceramics,
plastics* (PE, PP, PVDF, PTFE) Conditionally suitable for: Non-anodized
aluminum and non-ferrous metals (preliminary checks required)
Not suitable for: Anodized aluminum
Analytical testing, medical, biological, microbiological and
chemical laboratories, water laboratories, phosphate industry,
laboratories in food processing, cosmetics, pharmaceutical,
mineral oil and other industries
Stubborn or dried-on residues
Suitable for: Stainless-steel, laboratory glassware, ceramics,
plastics* (PE, PP, PVDF, PTFE) Not suitable for: Light alloys and non-ferrous
metals, aluminum, anodized aluminum
Laboratories in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, mineral oils
and other industries
Stubborn residues such as oils, resins,
greases, paraffins, organic dyes
Suitable for: Stainless-steel, laboratory glassware, ceramics,
plastics* (PE, PP, PVDF, PTFE) Not suitable for: Light alloys and non-ferrous
metals, aluminum, anodized aluminum
Cleaning of surgical instruments Blood and protein residues
Suitable for: Stainless-steel, instrument steel, optics, conventional plastics
and material of anesthesia equipment* Not suitable for: Anodized aluminum
must be tested for compatibility first
Microbiology, virology, fish tanks, food industry and paint
industry as well as bottles and equipment made of glass in
pharmacies.
Nutrient mediums, blood, proteins,
aquarium residues and residues of
tissue cultures
Suitable for: Laboratory glassware, ceramics, quartz, plastics and fish tanks
Not suitable for: Non-ferrous and light metals
Neutralization and removal of main wash residues Residues soluble in acids Suitable for: Laboratory glassware
Neutralization and removal of main wash residues
Removes lime scale and other soils
soluble in acids
Suitable for: Stainless-steel items
Prevents scaling and protects loads
neodisher®
EM, in combination with alkaline and acid cleaners,
emulsifies or disperses undissolved impurities; cosmetics
industry, research, pharmaceutical industry and chemical
industry
Fats, oils, paraffins and solid matter
in aqueous solutions
Prevents the development of foam during the removal of
foam generating residues such as surfactants, proteins, or
soaps; food industry, the cosmetics industry, and industrial
laboratories
MSDS safety data sheets are available for download at www.miele-pro.com under “Brochures & Information”.
* Plastics suitable for alkaline machine-based wash according to manufacturer. 5
6. : A Guaranteed Solution
System4Lab is Miele Professional’s complete solution for reprocessing analytically clean
glassware. As part of the System4Lab program, Miele Professional provides System4Lab
customers a five year limited warranty*. Here’s what makes our approach special:
Glassware Washers Built to Last
Miele manufacturers the highest quality and most
advanced glassware reprocessing washers in the
industry. Factory rated to last at least 15,000
operating hours, Miele washers are in it for the
long run.
Unmatched Application Expertise
Whether if it’s a tailored wash program, inhibitor
residue test results, a customized test in our
own application laboratory or any other cleaning
challenge - our team of application experts is here
to help and just a phone call away.
*The limited warranty includes Miele’s standard one year manufacturer’s warranty and an extended limited warranty for the remaining four years covering
wash chamber construction, control electronics and pumps when neodisher®
and/or Miele ProCare lab detergents are used during the warranty period.
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7. Cleaning Agents for Any Application
Our wide range of powder and liquid cleaning agents is
suitable for various applications and can conquer even the
most stubborn soil types. Furthermore the Miele cleaning
agent product line was developed to act as a perfect match
for our glassware washers.
Dedicated Service Network
Miele’s nationwide service network is comparable
to none. We offer Free Call Center Support for the
lifetime of the product and replacement parts are
stocked in the USA.
Pro Tip: a canister key simplifies the
opening of firmly tightened safety caps!
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