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d-lab.2, d-lab.2plus, netlab.2plus: Operation
10.1
Handling of Chemicals
10.1.1 Legal Regulations
The machine is subject to the legal regulations for water:
− Chemicals must not be drained into the public sewage system.
− Check whether residual substances can be avoided, reduced or recycled.
− All photographic solutions, chemical filter cartridges, as well as plastic containers with
harmful residues are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of in
compliance with legal regulations.
− Keep exhausted chemicals in suitable containers until their final disposal.
When storing exhausted processing solutions, ensure that no waters are polluted, e.g.
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by unintentional leakage.
Note
The regulations for handling and correct disposal of chemicals vary from country to
country. Information about the regulations in force can be obtained from:
the country's authorities in charge;
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the nearest AgfaPhoto subsidiary.
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10.1.2 Disposal
Note
Observe the disposal instructions on the chemical packages!
10.1.2.1 Exhausted Processing Solutions
The used processing solutions are usually only slightly water polluting (Water Polluting
Class 1).
For this reason, these solutions can be stored in commercial containers for processing
chemicals until their final disposal.
For larger tanks, a conformity certificate is usually required.
AgfaPhoto
Environmental Protection and Disposal
2005-05-01 / PN 04092_01
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