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SOP for Cleaning of Stirrer

Standard operating procedure to clean the stirrer.
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1.0 OBJECTIVE:

To lay down the cleaning procedure for Stirrer.

2.0 SCOPE:

This SCP shall be applicable for Stirrer in manufacturing area in Production department.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:

3.1 Execution: Operator
3.2 Checking: Pharmacist and Above

4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:

HOD-Production

5.0 PROCEDURE:

5.1 Put “OFF” the electrical supply.
5.2 Dismantle the shaft and propeller of the stirrer.
5.3 Clean the shaft, sides and base of the propeller with 15 liter Potable water and 2.5 % “Teepol” solution at least two times till the residue is washed off.
5.4 Clean thoroughly with 20 liter Potable water to remove the detergent completely.
5.5 Finally rinse all the parts with 20 liter purified water, wipe off with 70% v/v solution of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA).
5.6 Affix “Cleaned" label and fill “Equipment Log Book” (Annexure-I).
5.7 Re-clean if not used within 72 hours.

6.0 ABBREVIATION:

SCP: Standard Cleaning Procedure
IPA: Isopropyl Alcohol
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