Thermo Scientific KingFisher Pure RNA Blood Kit, Instruction Manual

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Safety Information
The following components of the KingFisher Pure RNA Blood Kit contain
hazardous contents (
Table 3-1 ).
Always wear a laboratory coat, disposable gloves and goggles, and follow the
safety instructions provided in the kit instruction manual. It is recommended
that Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is followed to guarantee reliable
analyses.
Table 3-1. Safety precautions
Reagent Hazardous contents Safety instructions
Lysis Buffer Guanidium thiocyanate Harmful by inhalation. Liberates
very toxic gas in contact with
acids. Harmful to aquatic
organisms and may cause
long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Keep the container in a
well-ventilated place. Do not
breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray.
Wear suitable protective clothing
and gloves. This material and its
container must be disposed of as
hazardous waste. Avoid release to
the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheets.
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