Extran® cleaning reagents
Reliable results start with a thoroughly clean, residue-free lab. For clean up both before and after use, trust Extran®. Used in thousands of labs worldwide, it’s the ideal cleaning solution for maintaining top hygienic standards.
Environmentally friendly
Faced with loads of dirty labware, the last thing you want is a noxious cleaner that's dangerous to your health and difficult to use. Whatever the cleaning challenge you face, trust Extran® to come to the rescue. No scents, no dyestuffs and no chlorine or other toxic ingredients. Just powerful, biodegradable cleaning agents.
Nothing left behind
You can't afford contamination of your results because of impurities left on your labware. It's essential that everything you use for your experiments is completely clean. Residues could influence your results rendering them worthless. What a waste of time. When you use Extran®, you can be sure it's clean with no lingering impurities to interfere with your research results. In fact, you can prove it with a simple photometric test. Our validation method can even be used to document your cleaning process.
The right formulation
Because not every detergent cleans everything equally well, we've developed different Extran® formulations for optimal cleaning performance depending on application. Likewise, manual and automated cleaning require different formulations. In fact, Extran® cleaning solutions, for use in laboratory washing machines, were developed in cooperation with leading instrument manufacturers. No matter what you have to clean, there's an Extran® product that can handle the job. For a recommendation based on your specific application, please download our brochure. The most common applications are also shown in the table below.
Is it really clean? Don't let that nagging doubt haunt your research. Trust Extran® to safely clean everything without a trace. No impurities, no harsh chemicals, no scents. Just pure, biodegradable cleaning power.
Extran® at a glance
- Extran® removes all residues and impurities
- Extran® is free from scents and dyestuffs and does not contain NTA, chlorine or other toxic ingredients.
- Active ingredients in Extran® are biodegradable.
- Application-specific formulations ensure optimal cleaning performance
Extran® for manual washing
| Product | Properties | Pack sizes | Recommended Concentration | pH | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extran® MA 01 1.07555 (formerly EX 0993) |
liquid, alkaline | 2.5 l 10 l 25 l |
2–5–20% | 11.6 – 12.0 | Universal cleaning agent for heavy contamination. Even for water up to 40°C hardness. Also for the cleaning of tables, tiles, floors in the laboratory. Also suitable for ultrasound cleaning. |
| Extran® MA 02 1.07553 (formerly EX 0994) |
liquid, neutral | 2.5 l 10 l 25 l |
2–5% | 7.5 (in a 5% solution) |
Universal cleaning agent for precision measuring devices made from glass, quartz and sensitive metals. Also suitable for ultrasound cleaning. |
Extran® for automatic washing
| Product | Properties | Pack sizes | Recommended Concentration | pH | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extran® AP 11 1.07558 (formerly EX 1001) |
powder, mild, alkaline | 2 kg 10 kg 25 kg |
0.2–0.4% | 11.3 | Gentle cleaning e.g. in analytical laboratories. |
| Extran® AP 12 1.07563 (formerly EX 0990) |
powder, alkaline | 2 kg 10 kg 25 kg |
0.2–0.4% | 12.3 | Active cleaning. Especially of starch and protein residues. |
| Extran® AP 13 1.07565 | powder, alkaline, with detergents |
2 kg 10 kg 25 kg |
0.2–0.4% | 12.3 | Intense cleaning. Especially of fat residues. |
| Extran® AP 21 1.07559 (formerly EX 1003) |
liquid, acidic, with phosphoric acid |
2.5 l 10 l 25 l |
0.1–0.3% | 2.0 | Pre-wash for residues of carbonates, hydroxides, proteins, amines, etc. Rinsing with neutralizing effect. Also for gentle main wash cycle. Prevents calcareous deposits. |
| Extran® AP 22 1.07561 | liquid, acidic, with citric acid |
2.5 l 10 l 25 l |
0.1–0.3% | 3.0 | Gentle pre-wash and rinsing with neutralizing-effect. Prevents calcareous deposits. Environmentally-friendly since phosphate-free. |
| Extran® AP 33 1.40007 | Defoamer, liquid without added formaldehyde |
2.5 l | 1–3 ml/10 l | – | Addition for foaming residues: proteins, fats, soaps and emulsifiers of any kind. |
| Extran® AP 41 1.07570 (formerly EX 0992) |
powder, enzymatic | 2 kg 25 kg |
0.3% | 11,4 | For laboratories with medical and dental utensils. For the removal of mucus, saliva, blood etc. Temperature: 55–65°C. |