ThermoFisher Scientific Vanquish VH-D10, Operating Manual

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2 • Safety
Vanquish Diode Array Detectors (VH-D10) Operating Manual Page 23
2.3.5 General Residual Hazards
Pay attention to the following general residual hazards when working
with the detector:
WARNING—Hazardous Substances
Solvents, mobile phases, samples, and reagents might contain toxic,
carcinogenic, mutagenic, infectious, or otherwise harmful substances.
The handling of these substances can pose health and safety risks.
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Be sure that you know the properties of all substances that you are
using. Avoid exposure to harmful substances. If you have any doubt
about a substance, handle the substance as if it is potentially
harmful.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required by the hazard and
follow good laboratory practice.
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Reduce the volume of substances to the minimum volume required
for sample analysis.
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Do not operate the detector in a potentially flammable environment.
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Avoid accumulation of harmful substances. Make sure that the
installation site is well ventilated.
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Dispose of hazardous waste in an environmentally safe manner that
is consistent with local regulations. Follow a regulated, approved
waste disposal program.