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General information
2.2 Safety information
MicroSAM
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Operating Instructions, 06/2012, C79000-G5376-C560-07
WARNING
Dangerous gases

The gas chromatograph requires various gases for operation which have different
danger potentials.

The gas chromatograph may require gases for operation which produce an explosive
mixture with air.

Route all exhaust gases out of the gas chromatograph and away from the position of
use using a common line.

Always provide sufficient ventilation as soon as you allow the sample gas line to run
empty and the sample gas contains corrosive or toxic components.
CAUTION
Corrosion danger
The housing and the pipelines are resistant to solvents as well as weak alkalis and
acids.
Check the resistance of the housing and the pipelines when using in an environment
with strong alkalis or acids and/or at higher temperatures.
Avoided corrosion and damage of the connection lines resulting from permanent contact
with the following substances:

Nitric acid
 Hydrochloric acid

Carbon bisulfide
 Ethanol

Formic acid
 Petroleum spirit

Hydraulic oil
 Isopropanol