HAZARDS
Appendix-8 AEROSET
®
Customer Training Guide
94858-103 — July 2003
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Operators may be exposed to hazardous chemicals when handling
reagents, calibrators, controls, or bulk solutions. Operator exposure to
hazardous chemicals is minimized by following instructions provided in
the assay-specific Package Inserts and product-specific Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS). Exposure levels are further reduced by the
“hands-off” design features of the instrument when it is used properly.
Warning Label
CAUTION: Chemical Hazard. Identifies a potential
chemical hazard.
Precautions
In general, observe the following precautions when handling chemicals:
• Consult Material Safety Data Sheets for safe use instructions and
precautions.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If contact with material is
anticipated, wear impervious gloves and protective eye wear and
clothing.
• Always maintain good housekeeping. Do not eat, drink, or store
food and beverages in areas where chemicals are used.
• If irritation or signs of toxicity occur after exposure, seek medical
attention.
Hazard symbols that appear on AEROSET System product labeling are
accompanied by Risk (R) and Safety (S) numbers and represent specific
risk and safety phrases as defined by European Community Directives.
The risk and safety phrases describe precautions to be used when
working with a particular chemical or chemical mixture. For all (R) and
(S) numbers that appear on product labeling, refer to the corresponding
phrases indicated in the Package Insert.
For products containing sodium azide, do not autoclave. Sodium azide
has been reported to form lead on copper pipes in laboratory plumbing.
These azides can explode upon percussion, such as hammering. To
prevent formation of lead or copper azide, flush drains thoroughly with
water after disposing of solutions containing sodium azide.
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