ETCHANT

Product category: Dentistry and Endodontics

Producent: Chema-Elektromet
Preparation for enamel acid etching

Packaging available

Primary package:

Syringe containing 13 g of the product of gel formulation.

Application

The product for etching teeth enamel is used in case of chemosetting and lightsetting fillings, fissure sealants, and permanent orthodontic devices. It increases chemical and mechanical retention as well as prevents formation of microleakage.

Product contains 36% of orthophosphoric acid.

How to handle the product

  1. Remove protective cap from the syringe and fix disposable tip (blunt disposable needle).
  2. Apply a thin layer of the etching agent on a thoroughly cleaned and dried enamel surface and leave it for 15 to 60 seconds. Follow the instruction of the manufacturer of dental adhesive system. Then flush thoroughly with water. In the case of dentine etching, use the time recommended by the manufacturer of dental adhesive system.
  3. Dry thoroughly until the enamel has a mat white color. If the enamel is contaminated with the saliva, etching should be repeated using a shorter etching time.
  4. After application, remove a single tip and then rewind the piston slightly to remove the gel from the tip. Close the syringe with the protective cap.

Description of operation

Orthophosphoric acid included in etching agent reacts with mineral components of enamel, causing clouding of enamel and increase filling retention.

Storage conditions

Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of the reach of children.

Store in temperature 15ºC to 25ºC.

Keep away from sunlight.     

After opening the expiry date does not change provided that the container is tightly closed after each use.

Product may change colour during storage, it is acceptable and has no influence on etching efficiency.

 

Any serious incident related to the product should be reported to the manufacturer and appropriate agency (President of the Office for Registration Board of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products).

 

REVISED ON: 03/2026

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