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Safety Information
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NanoDrop One
C
with NanoDropQC Software User Guide
Thermo Scientific
Fire Safety and Burn Hazards
To avoid a burn injury and the risk of fire or explosion:
• Use caution when testing flammable or explosive samples (see the “Hazardous Materials”
section)
• Never block any of the vents on the instrument or its power supply
• Only use exact replacement power supplies from us
Optical Safety
This instrument was designed with a protective housing to prevent user exposure to
ultraviolet light.
Hazardous Materials
Many standard spectroscopy methods are based on the use of solvents. Others involve
corrosive samples or pressurized samples in a gaseous state.
Volatile Solvents and Flammable Samples
Compatible Solvents
Most solvents typically used in life science laboratories are compatible with the fiber optic
pedestals of all NanoDrop spectrophotometers. However, the high vapor pressure properties
of some solvents may not be conducive to small volume measurements when using the
pedestal for measurements on any of the NanoDrop instruments. If you are measuring
samples with high vapor pressures, use an instrument with provision for measuring samples in
cuvettes.
NOTICE
Do not position the instrument so that it is difficult to operate the power switch
or access the power supply and power cord.
WARNING
Avoid personal injury. Never look at the lamp while illuminated.
CAUTION
Avoid personal injury. Do not leave solvents or flammable samples near the
instrument. Be sure that the workspace is properly ventilated.
