Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
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iCAP Q Operating Manual (P/N 1288090, Revision B)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Personal Protective Equipment
Appropriate safety clothing must be worn at all times while operating
the mass spectrometer, particularly when handling hazardous materials.
This manual can only give general suggestions for personal protective
equipment (PPE), which protects the wearer from hazardous substances.
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) of the chemicals
handled in your laboratory for advice on specific hazards or additional
equipment.
Eye Protection
The type of eye protection required depends on the hazard. For most
situations, safety glasses with side shields are adequate. Where there is a
risk of splashing chemicals, goggles are required.
Protective Clothing
When the possibility of chemical contamination exists, protective
clothing that resists physical and chemical hazards should be worn over
street clothes. Lab coats are appropriate for minor chemical splashes and
solids contamination, while plastic or rubber aprons are best for
protection from corrosive or irritating liquids.
Gloves
For handling chemical compounds and organic solvents, Thermo Fisher
Scientific recommends the following gloves: white nitrile clean room
gloves (Fisher Scientific P/N 19-120-2947B [size medium] or P/N
19-120-2947C [size large]; Thermo Scientific P/N 23827-0008) [size
medium] or P/N 23827-0009 [size large]).
For handling hot objects, gloves made of heat-resistant materials (for
example, leather) should be available.
CAUTION
!
UV Radiation.
Eye and skin hazard. UV radiation is released when the
spray chamber is disassembled. UV radiation may lead to severe eye
injury or blindness. Protect eyes and skin from exposure to UV light.
Do not disassemble the spray chamber when the plasma is still on.
CAUTION
!
Hot Gases.
Danger of severe burns. Hot gases are released that may
lead to severe burns when the spray chamber is disassembled. Do not
disassemble the spray chamber when the plasma is still on.
