Glass Microlitre Syringes
THE MEASURE OF EXCELLENCE.

Hamilton MICROLITER syringes are precision measuring instruments. For prolonged syringe life and to obtain the maximum benefits of use, a few helpful tips should be observed.

ASSURED ACCURACY AND PRECISION

• In using a MICROLITER syringe, grasp only the syringe flange and plunger button. By doing so, variations in liquid measurement due to body heat are avoided.
• Pump the plunger with the syringe needle immersed in the liquid to be transferred. This willexpel any trapped air in the needle and syringe. Minimize the use of a "dry" syringe.
• Every MICROLITER syringe is handcrafted with its own unique plunger to insure only the highest precision liquid transfers. Plungers are not interchangeable.
• If the plunger is accidentally withdrawn completely from the syringe barrel, wipe it carefully with a lint-free tissue before reinserting into the barrel. Avoid touching the plunger since oil from one's fingers will often interfere with proper plunger operation.

CLEANING

• The life of your MICROLITER syringe is directly related to its cleanliness!
• To clean syringes, it is best to use solvents known to be effective in solvating the sample and preferably that are non-alkaline, non-phosphate and non-detergent based..
• High, quality grade water and acetone prove to be good rinses.
• To clean the plunger, remove it from the syringe barrel and gently wipe with a lint-free tissue. Reinsert the plunger into the barrel and pump deionized water or acetone through the needle and syringe. Air dry the syringe for storage.

SOLVENT COMPATIBILITY

• Some solvents may attack and deteriorate the highly resistive adhesives (cements) used to affix needles in MICROLITER syringes. Avoid prolonged immersion of the syringe while cleaning. Rinse the syringe thoroughly after use with deionized water, acetone or another solvent compatible with the sample. Allow to air dry.

MORE INFORMATION
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• MICROLITER syringe Specifications
• MICROLITER syringe Care & Use Guide
• MICROLITER syringe Operation