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Safety information
2.4.3 Laboratory and working materials
DANGER
Hazardous substances could emit at the outlet.
During aspiration, hazardous, toxic substances at the
outlet can get into ambient air.
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Observe the national regulations for safe handling of
hazardous substances.
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Please note that residual process media may pose a
danger to people and the environment.
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Mount and use suitable separators, filters or fume
hood devices.
Risks due to various substances
Pumping different substances or media can cause the substances
to react with one another.
Working substances which get into the vacuum pump with the gas
flow can damage the vacuum pump. Hazardous substances can
deposit in the vacuum pump.
Possible safety precautions, depending on the application:
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Flush the vacuum pump with inert gas or air before changing
the medium to be pumped.
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Use inert gas to dilute critical mixtures.
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Prevent the release of hazardous, toxic, explosive, corrosive
fluids, gases or vapors or those that are harmful to health or
the environment, for example, through suitable laboratory facil -
ities with a fume hood and ventilation control.
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Protect the inside of the vacuum pump from deposits or mois-
ture, e. g, through the provision of a gas ballast.
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Be aware of interactions and possible chemical reactions of
the pumped media.
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Check the compatibility of the pumped substances with the
wetted materials of the pumping unit.
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Contact us if you have concerns about using your vacuum
pump with certain working materials or media.
Pumping different
substances