SOP for Cleaning of Brooke Field Viscometer

1.0 OBJECTIVE

To clearly lay down the procedure for cleaning.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure is applicable to viscometer, installed in quality control laboratory.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY

3.1 Doing: Technical Assistant /Executive
3.2 Checking: Executive/Manager

4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY

Head of the Department

5.0 PROCEDURE

5.1 After completion of the testing switch ‘OFF’ the instrument.
5.2 Switch ‘OFF’ the mains.
5.3 Remove the spindle from the instrument.
5.4 Clean the spindle with a respective solvent in which solution of the sample is prepared.
5.5 Clean the spindle with methanol.
5.6 Wipe it with tissue paper.
5.7 Place the clean spindle at its respective place in the box.
5.8 Clean the instrument with a cotton cloth.
5.9 Record in the instrument log card.
Related: Determination of Viscosity

6.0 ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 SOP - Standard Operating Procedure

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