ThermoFisher Scientific NanoDrop Eight, User Manual

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9 Safety and Operating Precautions
Safety Information
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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.
The following solvents are compatible for use on the pedestals of all NanoDrop
instruments.
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.
Note Spillage of these solvents on surfaces other than the pedestals may
damage the instrument.
• methanol • ethanol • n-propanol
• isopropanol • butanol • acetone
• ether • chloroform • carbon tetrachloride
• DMSO • DMF • acetonitrile
• THF • toluene • hexane
• benzene • sodium hydroxide • sodium hypochlorite (bleach)
• dilute HCl • dilute HNO
3
• dilute acetic acid