Thermoshield Shine Rinse Aid – 5L

The Dr. Schumacher Thermoshield Shine Rinse Aid – 5L is a highly effective, acidic liquid rinse aid concentrate designed to enhance the final rinsing phase in the automated reprocessing of surgical instruments, dental tools, medical devices, and laboratory glassware in washer-disinfectors and thermal disinfectors. Engineered for professional use in hospitals, dental practices, laboratories, and pharmaceutical facilities, this rinse aid accelerates drying, prevents water spots, and eliminates inorganic deposits, ensuring spotless and hygienic results. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and EN ISO 13485 standards, Thermoshield Shine is compatible with Miele, Smeg and other washer-disinfectors and offers excellent material compatibility. Its concentrated, low-dosage formula delivers cost-effective performance, making it an essential component for streamlined and sustainable reprocessing workflows.

Key Features

• Enhanced Drying Performance: Promotes rapid drying to prevent water spots and streaks, delivering spotless instruments and glassware ready for sterilisation or immediate use.

• Deposit Prevention: Acidic formulation prevents lime residues and other inorganic deposits on instruments and within washer-disinfector chambers, enhancing equipment longevity and hygiene.

• Material-Friendly Formula: Safe for a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, glass, and select plastics, ensuring gentle treatment during the rinse phase without compromising durability.

• Low-Dosage Efficiency: Highly concentrated with a use concentration of 0.03–0.1% v/v (0.3–1 ml/L), allowing a 5L canister to produce up to 16,666 liters of rinse solution, maximising cost savings.

• Non-Foaming Design: Contains less than 5% non-ionic and anionic surfactants, minimising foam formation to ensure optimal rinse performance in automated systems.

• Automated Integration: Easily dosed via washer-disinfector dosing pumps or rinse aid compartments, ensuring precise and consistent application for reliable results.

• Eco-Conscious Composition: Biodegradable components and minimal dosing reduce environmental impact, aligning with sustainable practices in healthcare and laboratory settings.

• Broad Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with all standard washer-disinfectors, including Miele machines, for reprocessing surgical instruments, dental tools, and laboratory glassware.

• Hygienic Assurance: Prevents residue buildup in wash chambers, supporting stringent infection control standards and maintaining a sterile reprocessing environment.

• Certified Compliance: Meets ISO 9001:2015 and EN ISO 13485 standards, ensuring professional-grade quality and safety for automated reprocessing applications.

Applications

• Hospitals and Surgical Centres: Ensures spot-free rinsing of surgical instruments, enhancing sterilisation readiness and maintaining hygiene standards.

• Dental Practices: Supports reprocessing of dental tools, preventing water spots and deposits for optimal cleanliness in automated systems.

• Laboratories: Delivers residue-free rinsing of laboratory glassware, ensuring analytical accuracy in research and testing environments.

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Facilitates compliant reprocessing of equipment used in drug development and quality control, ensuring deposit-free results.

• Operating Theatres: Prepares instruments and medical devices for sterilisation, supporting a sterile environment for surgical procedures.

• Volume: 5 liters (flat canister).

• Composition: Contains <5% non-ionic surfactants, <5% anionic surfactants; acidic pH formulation (specific ingredients not disclosed).

• pH Value: Acidic (pH <7 at recommended use concentrations).

• Use Concentration: 0.03–0.1% v/v (0.3–1 ml/L), adjustable based on water quality and machine settings.

• Temperature Range: Suitable for final rinse cycles in washer-disinfectors, typically at elevated temperatures up to 93°C.

• Applications: Surgical instruments, dental instruments, laboratory glassware, medical devices.

• Compatibility: Compatible with all standard washer-disinfectors, including Miele machines.

• Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, EN ISO 13485.

• Shelf Life: Typically 3 years from manufacture; refer to product label for specific expiration date.

• Safety Warnings: H319 (causes serious eye irritation); use cautiously, wear protective gloves/eye protection, and read label/product information before use.