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7099
TEK-FRESH Laboratory Animal Bedding

Rarely does a significantly superior product come along. That's why we are so enthusiastic about TEK-FRESH, a major breakthrough in laboratory animal bedding. TEK-FRESH is manufactured from 100% reclaimed virgin wood pulp, making it environmentally friendly. Our pulp comes from plants that make paper towels and tissue paper, which means TEK-FRESH is extremely absorbent. Unlike most other paper bedding, it is not made from recycled news print or similar waste materials, so it is not contaminated with inks or chemicals, and no dyes or perfumes are added.

More Absorbent
TEK-FRESH absorbs up to three times its weight in liquids. The natural wicking action and high absorbency capacity keeps animal living areas drier and cleaner.

Odor Control
TEK-FRESH is scientifically engineered to control odor by suppressing ammonia formation up to three times longer than traditional bedding. The drier the bedding, the slower the ammonia formation process occurs, making TEK-FRESH an excellent choice for use in closed environments, such as isolators.

Ideal for Animals
TEK-FRESH is an ideal contact bedding for rodents. It is a loose particulate that looks like thick gray “corn flakes” and is the consistency of pulp egg cartons, but not as hard. Animals nest in it more readily because it is soft, enhancing environmental enrichment. It can also be used in drop pans for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other species.

Non-Toxic
TEK-FRESH is nontoxic if eaten. It is sanitized at 380ºF during the manufacturing process to kill bacteria, molds and other types of fungi.
It is virtually dust-free and won’t irritate either human or animal respiratory systems. It contains no silica, resins, or aromatic hydrocarbons.

Environmentally Friendly
TEK-FRESH lasts longer and doesn’t pack down. Time is saved on cleaning cages; it can even be vacuumed up. It is environmentally friendly and biodegradable, and can be composted, incinerated, flushed into the sewer system, or disposed of in a landfill.

Autoclavable
TEK-FRESH is autoclavable, and is packaged in a bag suitable for autoclaving. It is also available in small, irradiated vacuum pouches.

What it is, what it does, and how much better it does it is what makes TEK-FRESH a significantly superior laboratory animal bedding.

• Also available in white as 7099W


TEK-FRESH Analytical Data


EPA Category: Conventional Parameters
 

Parameter

Method

Result

Units

Aflatoxin

**

<5

ppb


** AOAC, Elisa-Vol. 72, No. 2, 1989.

 

 

 


TEK-FRESH Analytical Data

EPA Category: Metals

 

Parameter

Method

Result

Units

Arsenic
Cadmium
Lead
Mercury
Selenium

*
*
*
EPA 7471
*

<0.10
<0.10
<0.20
<0.05
<0.02

ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm

*Sample preparation by EPA SW-846 Method 3050. Sample analysis by EPA SW-846 Method 6010, ICP, unless otherwise noted.

The sample was analyzed "as received."


Microscopic Examination

Sample Description --- The sample consists of bedding. The object of the analysis is to determine if yeasts and molds are present.
Analytic Procedure--- Some of the bedding was sprinkled onto two myclological agar plates. The plates were allowed to incubate at room temperature for five days. The plates were then examined for yeast and mold colonies.
Results and Discussion--- The two plates produced one mold colony and six yeast colonies. The mold is most likely Rhizopus, a common fungus. Yeasts and molds are found in dust and soil. The small number of colonies observed in this culture is not unusual or particularly significant.

TEK-FRESH Technical Data—Pesticide Content

  alpha-BHC

<0.01

ppm 

  gamma-BHC (Lindane)

<0.01

ppm 

  beta-BHC

<0.01

ppm 

  Heptachlor

<0.01

ppm 

  delta-BHC

<0.01

ppm 

  Aldrin

<0.01

ppm 

  Heptachlor epoxide

<0.01

ppm 

  Endosulfan (Thiodan)

<0.10

ppm 

  Dieldrin

<0.01

ppm 

  p,p-DDT

<0.01

ppm 

  Endrin

<0.01

ppm 

  Mirex

<0.01

ppm 

  Methexychlor (Mariate)

<0.01

ppm 

  Toxaphene

<0.10

ppm 

  PCB 1254 (Arochlor)

<0.10

ppm 

  Thimet (Phorate)

<0.10

ppm 

  Diazinon (Spectracide)

<0.10

ppm 

  Disulfaton (Disyston)

<0.10

ppm 

  Parathion-methyl

<0.10

ppm 

  Malathion (Celthion)

<0.10

ppm 

  Parathion-ethyl

<0.10

ppm 

  Ethion (Nialate)

<0.10

ppm 

  Trithion

<0.10

ppm 

  HCB (Hexachlorobenzene)

<0.01

ppm 

  Technical Chlorodane

<0.01

ppm