Materials Compatibility
MetriCide OPA Plus Solution offers excellent material compatibility which can significantly reduce instrument damage and repair costs. MetriCide OPA Plus Solution has been tested and found to be compatible with the following materials:
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METALS
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PLASTICS
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Aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Brass
Carbon steel
Chrome plated brass
Chrome plated steel¹
Copper
Nickel silver alloy
Stainless steel²
Titanium
Tungsten carbide¹ |
Polymethylmethacrylate (Acrylic)
Nylon¹
Polyethylene terephthalate (Polyester)
Polystyrene
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS)
Polysulfone
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Acetal
PTFE
Polyamide |
ELASTOMERS
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ADHESIVES
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Polychloroprene (Neoprene)
Kraton G¹
Polyurethane
Silicone rubber
Natural rubber latex¹ |
EPO-TEK 301 Epoxy³
EPO-TEK 353ND Epoxy |
* According to the other OPA brand Instructions-for-Use, materials compatibility testing of plastics, elastomers, and adhesives were only tested for 7 days of continuous contact with their OPA solution.
1. After 31 days, some discoloration was observed.
2. After 31 days, stainless steel 304 showed slight discoloration and some corrosion.
3.
After 31 days, degradation and discoloration was observed.
