Other Precautions - Agilent Technologies 5800 User Manual

Safety Practices and Hazards

Other Precautions

Use of the spectrometer system and accessories may involve materials, solvents
and solutions which are flammable, corrosive, toxic or otherwise hazardous.
Careless, improper or unskilled use of such materials, solvents and solutions can
create explosion hazards, chemical burn hazards, fire hazards, toxicity and other
hazards that can result in death, serious personal injury or damage to equipment.
Apply all necessary precautions including use of lab coats, safety goggles and
other appropriate forms of personal protection. All wastes should be disposed of
in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
Operation of an ICP-OES involves analysis of solutions that have been prepared in
or digested with acids, or in some cases, samples that have been prepared in
organic solvents.
In case of uncertainty about a specific fluid, that fluid should not be used until
confirmation by the manufacturer that it will not present a hazard.
The acid concentration in the sample that is measured varies, depending upon the
digestion steps and acid types used. Instrument users should be aware of the
hazards associated with use of the acids used for sample preparation and apply
all necessary precautions including use of lab coats, safety goggles and other
appropriate forms of personal protection. The acid wastes should be disposed of
in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
The type, volatility and concentration of the organic solvents used in the sample
that is measured varies, depending upon the selected solvent and the sample
preparation involved. Instrument users should be aware of the hazards associated
with use of the organic solvents for sample preparation, and apply all necessary
precautions including ensuring adequate ventilation during use, and use of lab
coats, safety goggles, gloves and other appropriate forms of personal protection.
The organic wastes should be disposed of in accordance with local regulatory
requirements.
Air flow to the air intake port of the spectrometer and accessories must be
unobstructed. Do not block the ventilation grills on the spectrometer and
accessories. Consult the manuals supplied with your PC, monitor, printer and
water-cooling system for their specific ventilation requirements.
Great care should be taken when working with glass or quartz parts to prevent
breakage and cuts. This is especially important when inserting the nebulizer into
the spray chamber or removing and replacing pieces of broken torch.
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