Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for removing fumes from an endoscope disinfecting apparatus configured for disinfecting an endoscope with a disinfecting solution. In architecture, the exhaust system includes a fan housing, a fan disposed within the fan housing, an exhaust hose connected to the fan housing, and wherein the exhaust system is connected to the endoscope disinfecting apparatus.

Abstract: A substantially mineral oil-free aqueous composition useful either as is or to produce a dry lubricant film, the composition consisting essentially of water; a silicone oil, a vegetable oil or a mixture thereof; at least one waxy film-forming material selected from at least two of the following three groups: (a) saturated C.sub.10 -C.sub.24 aliphatic monohydric alcohols, (b) saturated C.sub.10 -C.sub.24 aliphatic monocarboxylic acids, and (c) saturated or monounsaturated C.sub.10 -C.sub.24 aliphatic primary amides; an extreme pressure agent; and an anionic surfactant; nonionic surfactant or mixture thereof capable of stably dispersing the oil and film-forming mixture in the water.