Safety Practices and Hazards
Agilent Cary 600 Series FTIR Spectrometers and Microscopes User’s Guide 9
Compressed gas cylinders
Consult the Agilent Cary 600 Series FTIR Site Preparation Guide for
gas pressure requirements. Compressed gas cylinders contain highly
pressurized gas. If storage conditions are outside of the
recommended supplier’s safety codes, the cylinders can explode or
rapidly release gas into the environment. This may result in injury or
death.
Store and handle compressed gases carefully and in strict
adherence to safety codes.
Secure cylinders to an immovable structure or wall.
Store and move cylinders in an upright, vertical position. Before
transport, remove regulators and install cylinder cap.
Store cylinders in a well-ventilated area away from heat, direct
sunshine, freezing temperatures, and ignition sources.
Clearly mark cylinders so there is no doubt as to their contents.
Use only approved regulators and connections.
Use only connector tubing that is chromatographically clean and
has a pressure rating significantly greater than the highest outlet
pressure from the regulator.