4 — Hydrogen Peroxide Handling
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Hydrogen Peroxide Handling
4.1 Hydrogen Peroxide Handling Precautions
Certain precautions must be observed when handling the Sterilant. Review the Safety Precautions located in Safety
Precautions Section of this manual before handling the Sterilant Cups. Also, read, comply with and save the Sterilant
Safety Data Sheet (SDS). If misplaced, please contact STERIS for replacement.
IMPORTANT: The Low Temperature Sterilization System is designed to minimize operator potential
contact with H
2
O
2
. The Sterilant Cup is designed to prevent accidental spillage and the Sterilization Unit is
designed to ensure Cup cannot be removed unless it is empty.
DANGER
PERSONAL INJURY, CONTAMINATED LOAD AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Use only Sterilant Cups with Sterilant which has been specially formulated, tested, and
approved for use in this Sterilization System. Use of other sterilants could impair
equipment operation, result in costly repairs, result in an ineffective Sterilization Cycle
and void the equipment warranty.
DANGER
CHEMICAL INJURY HAZARD
● CORROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage or skin burns. Harmful if swallowed or
absorbed through the skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. User should
wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
User should remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. See Sterilant
product label and package insert for additional handling information.
● When handling hydrogen peroxide, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE; refer to Glossary) and observe all Safety Precautions. See Sterilant SDS,
product label and package insert for additional handling information.
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