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Safety
Safety Alert
Words
Chemical Hazard
Warning
Chemical Safety
Guidelines
Applied Biosystems Micro Fluidic Card Getting Started Guide
Four safety alert words appear in Applied Biosystems user
documentation. Each word implies a particular level of observation
or action, as described below:
Indicates information that is necessary for proper
IMPORTANT!
instrument operation, accurate chemistry kit use, or safe use of a
chemical.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury. It can also alert
against unsafe practices, damage to an instrument, or loss of data.
not avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. This signal word
is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
used with Applied Biosystems instruments and protocols are
potentially hazardous and can cause injury, illness, or death.
To minimize the hazards of chemicals:
• Read and understand the MSDSs provided by the chemical
manufacturer before you store, handle, or work with any
chemicals or hazardous materials. See
• Minimize contact with chemicals. When handling chemicals,
wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety
glasses, gloves, and 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, a fume hood). For additional safety guidelines, consult
the MSDS.
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Some of the chemicals
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