Chemical And Biological Safety - Agilent Technologies 1260 Infinity User Manual

Chemical and Biological Safety

When working with solvents please observe appropriate safety procedures (for
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example goggles, safety gloves and protective clothing) as described in the material
handling and safety data sheet supplied by the solvent vendor, especially when toxic
or hazardous solvents are used.
If pathogenic, toxic, or radioactive samples are intended to be used in this
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instrument, it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that all necessary safety
regulations, guidelines, precautions and practices are adhered to accordingly. This
includes also the handling of genetically modified organisms. Ask your laboratory
safety officer to advise you about the level of containment required for your
application and about proper decontamination or sterilization procedures to follow if
fluids escape from containers.
• Observe all cautionary information printed on the original solution containers
• Because leaks, spills, or loss of sample may generate aerosols, observe proper
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• Handle body fluids with care because they can transmit disease. No known test
• Always follow local state and federal biohazard handling regulation when
• Handle all infectious samples according to good laboratory procedures and
• Dispose of all waste solutions and products according to appropriate
HPLC-Chip Cube Interface User's Guide
prior to their use.
safety precautions.
covers have not been designed as bioseals for aerosol or liquid
containment.
offers complete assurance that they are free of micro-organisms. Some of the
most virulent – Hepatitis (B and C) and HIV (I-V) viruses, atypical mycobacteria,
and certain systemic fungi – further emphasize the need for aerosol protection.
disposing of biohazardous waste material e.g. used Cell LabChips or
contaminated pressure adapters.
methods to prevent spread of disease.
environmental health and safety guidelines.
Appendix A Safety Information
Safety Information
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