PerkinElmer AAnalyst 700, User Manual

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Safety/Regulatory Information
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Handling compressed gases
Note: The permanent installation of gas supplies is the responsibility of the user
and should conform to local safety and building regulations.
Summary of gas hazards
Hazards associated with the different gases used in atomic absorption
spectrometry are presented in the table below:
Contact the gas supplier for a safety data sheet containing detailed information on
the potential hazards associated with the gas.
Identifying cylinders

Legibly mark cylinders to clearly identify the contents and status (full, empty,
etc.). Use the chemical name or commercially accepted name for the gas.
Gas Suffocation Explosion
Spontaneous
Decomposition
or Combustion
Air – – –
Argon x – –
Nitrogen x – –
Acetylene
(ethyne, C
2
H
2
)
x x x
Nitrous Oxide
(dinitrogen monoxide, N
2
O)
x – x
Warning: Compressed Gases
High pressure gas cylinders can be dangerous if mishandled or misused.
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Always handle gas cylinders with caution and observe your local regulations
for the safe handling of gas cylinders.