P
Precautions
v
Medilite Microcentrifuges
Thermo Scientific
Centrifuging hazardous substances:
•
Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or substances which could react
violently with one another.
•
The centrifuge is neither inert nor protected against explosion. Never use the centrifuge
in an explosion-prone environment.
•
Do not centrifuge inflammable substances.
•
Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive materials or any pathogenic micro-organisms
without suitable safety precautions.
When centrifuging microbiological samples from the Risk Group II (according to the
Biosafety Manual" of the World Health Organization (WHO)), aerosol-tight biological
seals have to be used.
For materials in a higher risk group, extra safety measures have to be taken.
•
If toxins or pathogenic substances have gotten into the centrifuge or its parts,
appropriate disinfection measures have to be taken (see
“Disinfection” on page 5-3
).
•
Highly corrosive substances which can cause material damage and impair the
mechanical stability of the rotor, should only be centrifuged in corresponding protective
tubes.
Remaining risk: Inproper use can cause damages, contamincation, and inju-
ries with fatal consequences.
Remaining risk: Inproper use can cause damages, contamincation, and inju-
ries with fatal consequences.
Summary of Contents for IM448
Page 29: ......
