Instrument Safety 8
V4.2 LabChip GX User Manual PerkinElmer
Chemical Safety
WARNING
Some chemicals used with the LabChip GX are potentially
hazardous and can cause illness.
• Read and understand the material safety data sheet (MSDS)
provided by the chemical manufacturer before you store,
handle, or work with any chemical or hazardous material.
• Minimize contact with and inhalation of chemicals and chemical
wastes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when
handling chemicals (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, or clothing).
For additional safety guidelines consult the MSDS.
• Do not leave chemical containers open. Use only with adequate
ventilation, including a fume hood, if necessary.
• Check regularly for chemical leaks or spills. If a leak or spill
occurs, follow the manufacturer’s cleanup procedures as
recommended on the MSDS.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with good laboratory practices
and local, state/provincial, or national environmental and health
regulations.
• After emptying waste containers, seal them appropriately.
• Comply with all local, state/provincial, or national laws and
regulations related to chemical storage, handling, and disposal.
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