Sherbet Etchant Gel 37% Phosphoric Acid

Sherbet Etchant Gel is a thixotropic 37% phosphoric acid etchant¬ for etching enamel, dentin and glass ionomer cement. 

• The thick gel stays in place and will not run onto exposed tissue. 

• The Etchant Gel syringes with the pre-bent small gauge applicator tips facilitate controlled direct extrusion for faster procedures and easier access into difficult to reach areas. 

• The inorganic filler particles in the Sherbet Etch wash away with water without leaving a residue.

Etchant Gel is available in dark blue and green

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Isolate tooth. Prepare cavity. Clean the surface to be etched using a non-fluoridated, oil-free prophylaxis paste, or a pumice and water slurry. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry.

2. Securely attach the luer lock pre-bent applicator tip onto syringe. Start flow on pad; not in patient’s mouth. Do not push on plunger with thumb. For safe, controlled dispensing, rest plunger in palm of hand and pull back on syringe barrel with thumb, index and middle fingers. Do not force plunger down into barrel.

3. Recommended etching time for enamel is 20-30 seconds and for dentin and glass ionomer liner is 20 seconds. To the extent possible, apply Sherbet Etchant gel first to enamel and then to dentin. Leave on dentin for 20 seconds.

4. Rinse off Etchant gel with copious amounts of water. Do not disturb the etched surface.

5. Leave surface wet, or dry surface with clean, uncontaminated air, depending on the instructions for use for the bonding system you are using.

6. Cap syringe immediately after use.

NOTE: Etched enamel should appear chalky  white. If not, reapply etch gel to enamel for 20 seconds and rinse with copious amounts of water.

PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact with oral tissue, eyes and skin. If accidental contact occurs, wash with copious amounts of water. In case of eye contact, wash eye for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. Do not take internally. When not in use, keep the syringe tightly capped. Use at room temperature. Do not use after expiry date.