{"product_id":"apera-tn400-s3-silicone-oil-10ml","title":"Apera TN400-S3 Silicone Oil for Turbidity Vials, 10 mL (AI4203)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;color:#26332C;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\" id=\"bts-ai4203-description\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(20px,4vw,40px);background:#F1F7F3;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAPERA INSTRUMENTS \/ AI4203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003ePrepare the vial exterior with a light, even oil film.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eTN400-S3 silicone oil is the Apera accessory for exterior care of turbidity sample and calibration vials. Apply a small drop to the outside of the vial, spread it evenly and remove excess according to the meter manual. It is not a sample additive or a calibration solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ai4203-1.webp?v=1792365145\" alt=\"Apera TN400-S3 silicone oil bottle with label stating 10 mL\" width=\"1134\" height=\"756\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:340px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.55;color:#5D6C63;text-align:center;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eExact standalone TN400-S3 manufacturer photograph; the label states 10 mL.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eWhy choose this accessory?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA vial-care accessory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eApera identifies TN400-S3 for care of both sample vials and standard-solution vials used in turbidity testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSmall-drop application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe TN400 and TN480 manuals call for a small drop spread over the outside surface with a lint-free cloth, followed by removal of excess with filter paper or high-quality tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eConfirmed standalone quantity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe exact TN400-S3 manufacturer photograph labels the bottle Qty: 10ml. The replacement-parts tables also identify TN400-S3 as one 10 mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"bts-ai4203-guide\" style=\"margin-top:28px;border:1px solid #FF931A;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;background:#FF931A;padding:18px;border-radius:9px;\"\u003eWhich existing setup does this accessory support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCURRENT ITEM: AI4203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThese are documented parent-meter workflows, not meters supplied with this accessory. Match the part number and required calibration or vial procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:block;flex:1 1 220px;min-width:0;padding:18px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-instruments-tn400-portable-turbidity-meter-iso-7027-compliant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-tn400-hero-20261017-mfr.webp?v=1792254859\" alt=\"Apera TN400 Portable Infrared Turbidity Meter (ISO 7027)\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" style=\"display:block;width:105px;height:105px;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eTN400\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eRelated workflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eParent turbidity meter. The meter and other accessories are separate from this order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eView product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:block;flex:1 1 220px;min-width:0;padding:18px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-instruments-tn480-portable-turbidity-meter-with-glp-data-logger-iso-7027-compliant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/tn480_1.webp?v=1745614536\" alt=\"Apera TN480 Portable Infrared Turbidity Meter with Data Logging\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" style=\"display:block;width:105px;height:105px;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eTN480\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eRelated workflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eParent turbidity meter. The meter and other accessories are separate from this order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eView product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBefore calibration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eTreat the exterior of standard vials and sample vials consistently. Keep sealed nonzero standard vials closed during surface care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBetween oil treatments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe parent manuals state that oil need not be applied for every calibration or reading. Follow their several-day to weekly guidance; clean the exterior between treatments as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAfter sample-vial washing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eClean reused sample vials internally by the separate detergent-and-rinse procedure. Silicone oil is the exterior treatment, not a substitute for removing sample residue inside the vial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eWhat this order supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;text-align:left;background:#F1F7F3;font-weight:600;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eOrder detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;text-align:left;background:#F1F7F3;font-weight:600;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eManufacturer catalog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eAI4203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eBlue Tiger SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eBTS-AI4203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eOrder unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eOne 10 mL bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eMeter, sample vials, calibration standards and cleaning cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eUse the correct setup and care procedure.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eUse TN400-S3 for the documented vial-exterior treatment. The bottle label states to keep it away from oxidizers; follow the supplied label and applicable safety information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eUse only a small amount and remove excess. Keep nonzero calibration standards sealed and use the separate interior-cleaning procedure for reusable sample vials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFor warranty information or return authorization, contact Blue Tiger Scientific before sending any item. Do not assume that the parent meter warranty applies to a separately purchased accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:30px 0;line-height:1.2;\" id=\"bts-ai4203-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eAI4203 buyer questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;padding:16px;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eWhat is TN400-S3 used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 16px 4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eIt is silicone oil for exterior care of sample vials and calibration vials used in turbidity testing. Follow the applicable Apera meter instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;padding:16px;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eHow much oil is in the bottle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 16px 4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe exact standalone manufacturer photograph labels the bottle Qty: 10ml. The TN400 and TN480 replacement-parts tables independently identify TN400-S3 as one 10 mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;padding:16px;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eDo I pour the oil into my sample or standard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 16px 4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNo. The documented procedure applies the oil to the outside of the vial. It is not added to the liquid being measured or to the calibration standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;padding:16px;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eHow should I apply it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 16px 4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eApply a small drop to the outside surface, distribute it with a lint-free cloth, then wipe off excess with filter paper or high-quality tissue as directed in the meter manual. Excess residual oil can affect measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;padding:16px;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eDo I need oil before every reading?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 16px 4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNo. The TN400 and TN480 manuals say oil is not necessary for every calibration and measurement. They describe application every several days or once a week, with exterior cleaning between treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;padding:16px;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eCan I use it on sealed calibration vials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 16px 4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eYes, on the exterior. Treat sample and calibration vial surfaces consistently. Do not open sealed nonzero standard vials to apply oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;padding:16px;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eDoes silicone oil replace washing the inside of sample vials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 16px 4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNo. Reused sample vials need the separate detergent-and-rinse cleaning procedure in the meter manual. Exterior oil treatment does not remove internal sample residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;padding:16px;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eIs it a repair for damaged vials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 16px 4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eDo not treat oil as a repair for a damaged vial. The meter instructions require clean, scratch-free sample vials; inspect the vial and replace unsuitable ones rather than relying on oil to restore them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apera Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53014314975530,"sku":"BTS-AI4203","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ai4203-1.webp?v=1792365145","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-tn400-s3-silicone-oil-10ml","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}