Approved Acrylic Cleaning Products

Approved Acrylic Cleaning Products

The following materials are acceptable:

• • Detergent in a solution of warm water (not exceeding 120 degree F.).  The acrylic cylinder should be washed with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth that has been moistened in a solution of water and mild soap, Joy (or) Ivory dish detergent (1:100 water solution).  Rinse with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with clean water.  Do not allow water or disinfectant liquid to accumulate inside the chamber.  Never use a dry cloth or abrasive cleaning agents on the acrylic window.
  • Commercial Products approved for cleaning and disinfecting are:

• Do not use any cleaners or disinfectants containing high concentrations of alcohol.  They are known to initiate crazing of the acrylic cylinder.
• Please note that many other formulated hospital cleaners such as Oxivir TB contain very high concentrations of Ethanol, Isopropanol or Benzyl Alcohols which cause serious damage to the acrylic window and MUST NOT be used.  IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CHAMBER SUPPLIER FOR ADVICE.
• Correctly diluted cleaners may be used at up to 100°F (38°C) MAXIMUM
• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT DILUTION & FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS’ AND FACILITY’S PROCEDURES
• Soft lint-free cloths must be used to prevent scratching the acrylic window.
• Do not use cleaners when the chamber is pressurized.
• Caution must be exercised when using cleaners containing strong perfumes – some of which are known to damage acrylic.
• See ASME PVHO-2-2019 Mandatory Appendix V for further guidance.

Disinfectants compatible with Acrylic:

These products are approved only at their Ready-To-Use (RTU) concentrations. We recommend purchasing them in RTU form. If they are purchased in a concentrated form, all dilution must be performed outside of the treatment room to minimize the possibility of vapors condensing onto acrylic surfaces and causing crazing.