Description
The CST-400 Neutral pH Instrument Detergent is a low foam concentrate built for automatic washer and washer decontaminator systems. It penetrates bio-burden on surgical instruments while staying safe on the metals those instruments are made from.
- Low foam washer formula – Made for automatic washer/sterilizers and washer/decontaminators across all brands
- Penetrates bio-burden – Frees instruments of stubborn organic encrustation during the wash cycle
- Safe on instrument metals – Effective on stainless steel, aluminum, tungsten carbide, copper and brass
- Neutral pH balance – A pH balanced formula with no phosphates, chlorides or hydroxides
About This CST-400 Washer Detergent Concentrate
CST-400 is the automatic washer detergent in the Complete Solutions Technologies instrument care line, and it is dosed at only 5 to 20 ml per gallon of water. At the standard 1/6 to 2/3 fl oz per gallon level it handles most cleaning applications, with higher levels available when water quality or bio-burden load demands it. The same concentrate can also be used manually at the same dilution, which simplifies stocking for departments that run both methods. Chelating additives counteract hard water and protect instruments by preventing scale buildup during the cycle. Spent wash solution is discarded daily for best results, and instruments are inspected after washing and reprocessed at a higher level if soil remains. It is sold as listed in a 1 gallon case of four or a single 5 gallon container.
Features and Benefits
Washer Performance
- Bio-burden penetration – The concentrate frees instruments of stubborn organic encrustation inside the washer cycle
- Hard water defense – Chelating additives help protect instruments by preventing scale buildup from hard water
Instrument Safety
- Wide metal compatibility – Safe and effective for stainless steel, aluminum, tungsten carbide, copper and brass instruments
- Free of metal attacking agents – No scale-forming phosphates, chlorides or hydroxides are used in the formula
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer Part Number: CST-400
- Product Type: Automatic washer detergent concentrate, low foam
- Form: Liquid concentrate
- pH: Neutral pH, pH balanced
Use and Packaging
- Typical Dose: 5 to 20 ml per gallon of water (1/6 to 2/3 fl oz per gallon)
- Methods: Automatic washer/sterilizer, washer/decontaminator and manual use
- Compatibility: All brands of automatic washer systems
- Package Options: 1 Gallon, Case of 4, or 5 Gallon, Each
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Why Choose This CST-400 Washer Detergent Concentrate
Washer detergents have to satisfy two audiences at once, the machine that meters them and the instruments that soak in them. CST-400 is concentrated enough to dose in milliliters per gallon, yet it stays neutral and free of the agents that pit or scale instrument metals. Departments that run mixed instrument sets get one detergent that treats stainless steel and tungsten carbide with the same care.
- Cleaner instruments per cycle – Bio-burden penetration inside the washer means fewer loads come back for reprocessing
- Protects instrument value – Neutral pH chemistry and chelating additives guard against scale, staining and metal attack
- Milliliter dosing economy – At 5 to 20 ml per gallon, a single container carries a department through a long run of cycles
- One detergent, two methods – The same concentrate covers automatic washers and manual soaking, which simplifies the supply shelf
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CST-400 work in?
CST-400 is formulated for all brands of automatic washer/sterilizers and washer/decontaminators. It can also be used manually at the same 5 to 20 ml per gallon dilution when a department cleans by hand.
How much CST-400 should be dosed?
The label range is 5 to 20 ml per gallon of water, and 1/6 to 2/3 fl oz per gallon is sufficient for most cleaning applications. More may be required when water quality is poor or the bio-burden load is heavy.
Which instrument metals can CST-400 clean?
The formula is safe and effective for stainless steel, aluminum, tungsten carbide, copper and brass instruments. It is neutral pH and contains no scale-forming phosphates, chlorides or hydroxides.
How is CST-400 packaged on this listing?
Two configurations are offered, a 1 gallon size sold as a case of four and a 5 gallon size sold individually. Both are the same CST-400 concentrate, so the choice comes down to department volume and storage.
How often should the wash solution be changed?
For best results the manufacturer directs users to discard spent wash solution on a daily basis. Instruments should be inspected after washing, and any item with remaining soil or residue should be reprocessed using a higher level of CST-400.
