Does Scintillation Fluid Inactivate Biological Material

["Lechner,William" <William.Lechner@add.ssw.abbott.com>]

Specifically we are handling HTLVI, HTLVII, and HIV-1 in various types of
scintillation fluid.  My question is:

1.  Does the scintillation fluid render the retroviruses inactive?
2.  If so, does the brand/type of scintillation fluid matter?

Common knowledge/sense is appreciated however I need a reference to hang my
regulatory hat on.

Bill Lechner, RSO
Manager, ADD Radiation Safety
Abbott Laboratories
william.lechner@add.ssw.abbott.com