Cleaning Method: Aqueous SEC (GFC) Columns

Please read the column cleaning method for your column.

PROTEIN KW-800 series, KW400-4F series, PROTEIN LW-803 and PROTEIN LW-403 4D

For an efficient cleaning, reverse the flow direction.

Flow rate during the cleaningScroll
Product name Flow rate Product name Flow rate Product name Flow rate
PROTEIN KW-802.5 ≤ 0.5 mL/min PROTEIN KW-803 ≤ 0.5 mL/min PROTEIN KW-804 ≤ 0.5 mL/min
KW402.5-4F ≤ 0.15 mL/min KW403-4F ≤ 0.15 mL/min KW404-4F ≤ 0.15 mL/min
KW405-4F ≤ 0.15 mL/min PROTEIN LW-803 ≤ 0.5 mL/min PROTEIN LW-403 4D ≤ 0.15 mL/min

 

Method 1: Adsorption of ionic (basic) compounds

Introduce the eluent with a salt concentration of 0.5 M or an acidic aqueous solution of pH 3. Recommended solvent volume to introduce is 5 to 10 times of the column volume.

 

Method 2: Adsorption of hydrophobic compounds

Introduce the eluent with 10 to 20 % (v/v) organic solvent (acetonitrile or methanol). Recommended solvent volume to introduce is 5 to 10 times of the column volume.

(Attention)
Proteins adsorbed on the column may precipitate by introducing an eluent containing an organic solvent.
 
Keeping the washing solution in the column for a long time will lead to column deterioration. Please replace the washing solution with the eluent immediately after cleaning.

OHpak SB-800 HQ series, OHpak SB-2000 series and OHpak LB-800 series

For an efficient cleaning, reverse the flow direction.

Flow rate during the cleaningScroll
Product name Flow rate Product name Flow rate Product name Flow rate
OHpak SB-802 HQ ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak SB-802.5 HQ ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak SB-803 HQ ≤ 0.5 mL/min
OHpak SB-804 HQ ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak SB-805 HQ ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak SB-806 HQ ≤ 0.5 mL/min
OHpak SB-806M HQ ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak SB-807 HQ ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak SB-2002 ≤ 1.5 mL/min
OHpak SB-2002.5 ≤ 1.5 mL/min OHpak SB-2003 ≤ 1.5 mL/min OHpak SB-2004 ≤ 1.5 mL/min
OHpak SB-2005 ≤ 1.5 mL/min OHpak SB-2006 ≤ 1.5 mL/min OHpak SB-2006M ≤ 1.5 mL/min
OHpak LB-802.5 ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak LB-803 ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak LB-804 0.5 mL/min
OHpak LB-805 ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak LB-806 ≤ 0.5 mL/min OHpak LB-806M 0.5 mL/min

 

Method 1: Adsorption of hydrophobic compounds (when using aqueous eluent)

Introduce the eluent with a higher salt concentration. Recommended solvent volume to introduce is 5 to 10 times of the column volume.

 

Method 2: Adsorption of ionic compounds

Introduce the eluent with a high polar organic solvent (acetonitrile or methanol). Recommended solvent volume to introduce is 5 to 10 times of the column volume.

(Attention)
Keep the polar organic solvent and salt concentrations within the concentrations stated in the Operation Manual "List of Applicable Solvents".
 
Keeping the washing solution in the column for a long time will lead to column deterioration. Please replace the washing solution with the eluent immediately after cleaning.

General Information on Packed Columns

introduction of column cleaning procedure and column test conditions etc.