Chemical Waste Safety - Applied Biosystems 7300 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Safety and EMC Compliance Information

Chemical Waste Safety

Chemical Safety
Guidelines

Chemical Waste Safety

Chemical Waste
Hazard
Chemical Waste
Safety Guidelines
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Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Installation and Maintenance Guide
To minimize the hazards of chemicals:
• Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) provided by the
chemical manufacturer before you store, handle, or work with any chemicals or
hazardous materials. (See
• Minimize contact with chemicals. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
when handling chemicals (for example, safety glasses, gloves, or protective
clothing). For additional safety guidelines, consult the MSDS.
• Minimize the inhalation of chemicals. Do not leave chemical containers open. Use
only with adequate ventilation (for example, fume hood). For additional safety
guidelines, consult the MSDS.
• Check regularly for chemical leaks or spills. If a leak or spill occurs, follow the
manufacturer's cleanup procedures as recommended on the MSDS.
• Comply with all local, state/provincial, or national laws and regulations related to
chemical storage, handling, and disposal.
HAZARDOUS WASTE. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets and
local regulations for handling and disposal.
CHEMICAL WASTE HAZARD. Wastes produced by Applied
Biosystems instruments are potentially hazardous and can cause injury, illness, or death.
CHEMICAL STORAGE HAZARD. Never collect or store waste
in a glass container because of the risk of breaking or shattering. Reagent and waste
bottles can crack and leak. Each waste bottle should be secured in a low-density
polyethylene safety container with the cover fastened and the handles locked in the
upright position. Wear appropriate eyewear, clothing, and gloves when handling reagent
and waste bottles.
To minimize the hazards of chemical waste:
• Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) provided by the
manufacturers of the chemicals in the waste container before you store, handle, or
dispose of chemical waste.
• Provide primary and secondary waste containers. (A primary waste container holds
the immediate waste. A secondary container contains spills or leaks from the
primary container. Both containers must be compatible with the waste material and
meet federal, state, and local requirements for container storage.)
• Minimize contact with chemicals. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
when handling chemicals (for example, safety glasses, gloves, or protective
clothing). For additional safety guidelines, consult the MSDS.
"About MSDSs" on page xxi.)