Nalgene™ L900 Liquid Detergents

Conventional alkaline or solvent-heavy laboratory detergents often cause stress cracking, micro-crazing, or milky clouding on sensitive plastics—especially Polycarbonate (PC), Polystyrene (PS), Acrylic, and Polypropylene (PP). Nalgene L900 features a gentle, non-toxic, and fully biodegradable surfactant matrix that lifts biological residues, oils, and inorganic soils while preserving optical transparency and mechanical durability. Suitable for both manual sink washing and automated laboratory washing machines, its low-foaming profile ensures effortless rinsing with zero chemical film or detergent carryover.

Key Functional Benefits:

• Prevents Stress Cracking & Crazing: Custom-engineered surfactant chemistry will not weaken polymer chains, protecting Polycarbonate centrifuge tubes, carboys, and flasks from clouding, hazing, or hairline stress fractures
• Low-Foaming Versatility: Optimized for both manual wash stations and automated labware dishwashers, preventing foam overflow and pump cavitation during high-temperature wash cycles
• Residue-Free Rinsability: Rinses away completely with deionized or RO water, ensuring no detergent residue interferes with sensitive cell cultures, enzymatic assays, or analytical spectrophotometry
• Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic: Fully biodegradable formulation minimizes environmental discharge impact and protects laboratory technicians during daily manual washdown routines
• Universal Polymer Compatibility: Safe and effective on standard laboratory plastics including Polycarbonate (PC), Polypropylene (PP), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Fluoropolymers (PFA/FEP), and Polystyrene (PS)

Usage & Dilution Recommendations:

• Manual Washing: Dilute approximately 10 mL to 20 mL of L900 per liter of warm water depending on soil level. Use soft, non-abrasive sponges or plastic brushes to avoid scratching soft polymer walls
• Machine Washing: Follow the washer manufacturer’s instructions for liquid detergent dosing. Compatible with ambient to elevated water temperatures up to 60°C