Beckman Coulter Allegra X-5 Instructions For Use Manual page 8

Safety Notice
Chemical and Biological Safety
observe proper safety precautions for aerosol containment. Do not run toxic, pathogenic, or
radioactive materials in this centrifuge without taking appropriate safety precautions. Biosafe
containment should be used when Risk Group II materials (as identified in the World Health
Organization Laboratory Biosafety Manual) are handled; materials of a higher group require
more than one level of protection.
• Dispose of all waste solutions according to appropriate environmental health and safety
guidelines.
• Do not centrifuge materials that could result in a hazardous chemical reaction.
It is your responsibility to decontaminate the centrifuge and accessories before requesting service
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