23
A16.1065
5.1.3
Cleaning off Immersion Oil
(1)
Wipe off using petroleum benzene.
(2)
Then, wipe off using absolute alcohol (ethyl alcohol or methyl alcohol) for a
better finish.
If petroleum benzene is unavailable
If petroleum benzene is unavailable, use methyl alcohol. Note that methyl alcohol is less
effective, and requires more wipes.
5.1.4
Decontaminating this product
We recommend use 70% medical alcohol for normal disinfection of the microscope.
Using organic solvents might result in discoloration of the plastic parts.
Caution on disposal
If a sample comes into contact with this product, check the sample is hazardous or not. If
the sample is hazardous, follow the standard procedure of your laboratory.
5.2 Storage
⚫
Store this product in a place that is low in humidity, and therefore less prone to
mold.
⚫
Store this product in a temperature range of -20 to +60°C and a relative humidity
of up to 90% (no condensation).
⚫
Store objectives and eyepieces in a desiccator or other vessel that contains a
desiccant.
⚫
Put a dust cover over this product to protect it from dust.
⚫
Do not cover this product unless the power switch on the main body of the
microscope has been turned off (set to
“○”
), and the lamp house allowed to
sufficiently cool. (Cooling takes approximately 30 minutes.)
