Agilent Technologies 7890A GC Safety Manual page 15

In the extremely unlikely event that the oven or the detector-heated zone
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should go into thermal runaway (maximum, uncontrolled heating in
excess of 400 °C) and the detector remains exposed to this condition for
more than 12 hours, take the following steps:
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It is unlikely, even in this very unusual situation, that radioactive material
will escape the cell. However, permanent damage to the
within the cell is possible; therefore, the cell must be returned for
exchange.
Do not use solvents to clean the µECD.
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You may not open the µECD cell unless authorized to do so by your local nuclear
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regulatory agency. Do not disturb the four socket-head bolts. These hold the cell
halves together. Removing or disturbing them is a violation of the terms of the
General License and could create a safety hazard.
When handling µECDs:
• Never eat, drink, or smoke.
• Always wear safety glasses when working with or near open µECDs.
• Wear protective clothing such as laboratory jackets, safety glasses, and
• Cap the inlet and outlet fittings when the µECD is not in use.
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After turning off the main power and allowing the instrument to cool to
room temperature, cap the detector inlet and exhaust vent openings.
Wear disposable plastic gloves and observe normal laboratory safety
precautions.
Contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office or distributor for ECD
disposal instructions
Include a letter stating the condition of abuse.
gloves, and follow good laboratory practices. Wash hands thoroughly with a
mild nonabrasive cleaner after handling µECDs.
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