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RX Manual 04/04 Rev. 6 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE<br />

A. Different Sanitizing Agents<br />

1. Peracetic Acid (Preferred Method)<br />

Advantages of using peracetic acid are that it has no toxic vapors, is<br />

biodegradable, easily disposable, and has good biocidal activity.<br />

Peracetic acid decomposes into oxygen, water, and acetic acid. Several<br />

peracetic acid solutions are commercially available, including; Minncare<br />

and Renalin Dialyzer Reprocessing Concentrate, both products of<br />

Minntech Corporation, and P3-Oxonia Active, a product of Henkel<br />

Corporation. For ordering information call the number provided on the<br />

cover of this manual.<br />

2. Hydrogen Peroxide<br />

Advantages of using hydrogen peroxide are that it has low toxic vapors, is<br />

biodegradable, is easily disposable, has good biocidal activity, and breaks<br />

down into oxygen and water.<br />

B. Selecting a Sanitant<br />

Table 4-1 lists the type and concentration of sanitizing agent that should be used for polyamide<br />

thin film composite membranes, as well as the minimum contact time for sanitization.<br />

Table 4-1: Sanitization Times and Concentrations for Polyamide TFC Membranes.<br />

Sanitant Sanitant Concentration Sanitant Contact Time<br />

Peracetic Acid * up to 400 ppm (0.04%) 60-120 minutes<br />

Hydrogen Peroxide * up to 2,000 ppm (0.2%) 60-120 minutes<br />

* When using hydrogen peroxide or peracetic acid with thin film composite membranes, the<br />

temperature should not exceed 25° C (77° F). Also, the presence of iron or heavy metals<br />

can cause membrane degradation. Clean the membranes first if iron is present in the<br />

feed water.<br />

<strong>USF</strong>ilter 4-2

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