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2. Getting Started
2.2 Refilling the Alcohol Cartridge with Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol used for this instrument is a hazardous material.
Danger
Do not allow the alcohol to contact your eyes and skin.
Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for handling and storing the
alcohol in the alcohol container.
Recap the alcohol container immediately after use to prevent the
Caution
alcohol from absorbing moisture and from vaporizing.
The CPC in this instrument detects particles using alcohol vapor.
cartridge soaked in the alcohol solution to this instrument will turn the alcohol into vapor in
the CPC.
When the alcohol vapor and an airborne particle come in contact with one
another, a drop which has the particle at its center will be formed. If the absorbed alcohol
solution become less than required, the instrument cannot measure particles correctly. To
avoid this, please refill the alcohol cartridge before using the instrument.
2.2.1 Preparation
Isopropyl alcohol (not provided with the instrument) and the following components are
required:
・Alcohol bottle
・Storage cap
・Alcohol cartridge
The isopropyl alcohol used for this instrument must be a high-purity guaranteed reagent
alcohol.
Please refrain from using isopropyl alcohol that is available from stores such as pharmacies
or drug stores. The purity of these alcohols is low, and may cause damage to the CPC.
Any problems caused by a use of alcohol other than the isopropyl alcohol specified below is
not covered by the warranty.
Please make sure to use the appropriate alcohol with strict adherence to the handling
directions. For the method of refilling alcohol, see 2.2.2 Refilling Alcohol Cartridge with
Alcohol.
The alcohol used for this instrument must be a guaranteed reagent satisfying at least the
following requirements:
When the instrument is not in use, the alcohol cartridge must be stored in the
alcohol bottle; the alcohol cartridge insertion opening must be sealed with the
storage cap to keep dust out.
must be used to seal the alcohol bottle.
Chemical name:
Synonym:
Chemical formula: (CH
Formula weight:
Assay:
When the instrument is in use, the storage cap
2-Propanol
Isopropyl alcohol
)
CHOH
3
2
60.10
99.5% or more
Installing the alcohol
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