RNaseZap™ RNase Decontamination Solution is a surface decontamination solution that destroys RNase on contact . Simply spray RNaseZap™ solution onto the surface you want to decontaminate and rinse it away with RNase-free water.

RNaseZap™ RNase Decontamination Solution Features:

• Completely removes RNase contamination from glass and plastic surfaces
• In removal similar products cannot cope with Excellent performance against high levels of RNase contamination
• Proven to effectively remove high concentrations of dry RNase A
• Ideal for cleaning benchtops, pipettes and equipment that must be free of RNase contamination

Special measures are required when handling RNA using RNaseZap™ Solution
to ensure an RNase-free environment. Even trace amounts of RNase can lead to reduced yields from in vitro transcription reactions, degradation during RNA purification protocols, and variability in RPA and Northern results. RNaseZap™ contains three RNase-resistant active ingredients and has been proven to be highly effective in removing RNase contamination from glassware, plastic surfaces, countertops and pipettes. There is also evidence that it can effectively remove RNase contamination from microcentrifuge tubes without inhibiting subsequent enzymatic reactions. Available in 250 mL single vials.

RNase Contamination in Microcentrifuge Tubes
While RNase contamination of frequently handled laboratory equipment is common and legitimate, researchers are often not concerned about commercially prepared products (eg microcentrifuge tubes) RNase contamination occurs. However, in a survey involving 6 standard 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes (3 tubes were pre-rinsed with RNaseZap™ and water and 3 tubes were left untreated), the untreated tubes all had at least critical levels of RNase contamination, whereas tubes pre-rinsed with RNaseZap™ showed no contamination. Furthermore, approximately 10% of the commercially available “RNase-free” microcentrifuge tubes tested had some degree of RNase contamination (data not shown). This explains why researchers occasionally get erratic results when performing RNA-based tests.