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Safety Alerts for Instruments
For hazards associated with instruments, this document uses indicators that include a pictogram and signal
words that indicate the severity level:
Indicator Description
Pictogram (see example) consisting of a symbol on a white background within a black
triangle-shaped frame. Refer to the instrument user guide for the applicable
pictograms and hazards pertaining to instrument usage.
DANGER Signal word that indicates an imminent hazard that will result in severe injury or death
if not avoided.
WARNING Signal word that indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious
injury or death if not avoided.
CAUTION Signal word that indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor
or moderate personal injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT Signal word that indicates information necessary for proper use of products or
successful outcome of experiments.
Safety Data Sheets
Read and understand the SDSs before handling chemicals. To obtain SDSs for chemicals ordered from
Fluidigm, either alone or as part of this system, go to fluidigm.com/sds and search for the SDS using either
the product name or the part number.
Some chemicals referred to in this user guide may not have been provided with your system. Obtain the
SDSs for chemicals provided by other manufacturers from those manufacturers.
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