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18.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EC
CAUTION
Alteration of the environment.
For final decommissioning and disposal of the chamber, please contact BINDER
service.
Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.
The main board of the cooling incubator includes a lithium cell. Please dispose of it according to national
regulations.
The refrigerant used R134A (1,1,1,2-tetrafluorethane) is not inflammable at ambient pressure. It must not
be exposed to the environment. In Europe, recovery of the refrigerant R134A (GWP 1300) is mandatory
according to regulation No. 842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable legal requirements
regarding qualification of staff, disposal, and documentation.