All alginate, polyvinyl siloxane, and polysulfide impression material should be handled in the following manner after removal from the mouth:
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Rinse the impression by filling it with water and dumping the water.
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Spray liberally with the disinfectant solution presently in use (Clorox for Healthcare) and place in a sealed baggie for recommended contact time (3 minutes).
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Rinse the impression again.
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Alginate should be gently dried, and the casts poured as soon as possible.
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Polyvinyl siloxane and polysulfide impressions should be gently dried, and the casts poured according to the manufacturer’s directions.
