Precautions:
• Limit exposure to light. Store calibration rods in dark or weak ambient
light. Kit box provided is recommended as appropriate dark storage. Do
not expose to direct sunlight or intense artificial light for too long before
use.
• Handle with care. Avoid crushing, cutting, or dropping calibration rods.
Any damage that changes shape or light transmission properties of
Positive Rod can affect assigned values. Do not use if scintillator tip of
device is cracked or damaged.
• Radioactive material. Not for human use. Introduction into foods,
beverages, cosmetics, drugs, or medicinal products, or into products
manufactured for commercial distribution is prohibited. Exempt quantities
should not be combined.
• For further safety instruction, refer to Calibration Control Kit Safety Data
Sheet (SDS).
Disposal:
• U.S. & Canada: Level of radioactive material in Positive Rod does not
require special hazardous waste treatment, per U.S. Federal regulations
governing use and transfer of exempted radioactive materials. Contents
of Positive Rod are exempt from NRC or Agreement State licensing
requirements. Positive Rod contains extremely small amounts of
radioactive Carbon-14, completely contained by outer housing of device.
There are no radioactive emissions on surface of device, and no special
precautions are needed in handling device to avoid exposure.
• To dispose of Positive Rod, remove or deface “Caution Radioactive
Materials” label on rod. Positive Rod may then be disposed in trash.
• For disposal requirements in other countries, check with your national or
local supplier.
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