Recycle Buffers

Use the following instructions to recycle the pre-load buffer, custom primer buffer, and buffer cartridge.

The pre-load and custom primer buffer tubes are composed of polypropylene plastic (PP). The pre-load and custom primer buffer caps are composed of high density polyethylene plastic (HDPE).

1. Rinse the pre-load and custom primer buffer tubes.
2. Recycle the tubes and caps in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.

The buffer cartridge bottles and handle are composed of high density polyethylene plastic (HDPE). Use the following instructions to recycle the buffer cartridge.

1. Remove the buffer cartridge from the instrument.
2. Remove the foils, and then discard.
3. Empty the buffer cartridge in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.
4. Remove RFID label (A) and RFID, and then discard.

5. Place the buffer cartridge on a flat surface, and then remove the retention band (A) to separate the three buffer bottles.

6. Rinse the buffer bottles, and then recycle in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.