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PowerLyzer 24 Homogenizer User Manual 09/2018
Toxic fumes
If working with volatile solvents, toxic substances, etc., you must provide an efficient
laboratory ventilation system to remove vapors that may be produced.
WARNING
Toxic fumes [W4]
Do not use bleach to clean or disinfect used labware. Bleach in contact
with salts from the buffers used can produce toxic fumes.
Waste disposal
Used labware, such as sample tubes, may contain hazardous chemicals or infectious agents
from the sample disruption process. Such wastes must be collected and disposed of properly
according to local safety regulations. For information on how to dispose of the PowerLyzer
24 Homogenizer, see Appendix A (page 50).
Mechanical hazards
WARNING
Moving parts [W5]
Avoid contact with moving parts during operation of the PowerLyzer 24
Homogenizer.
