Waters 2998, Operator'S Manual

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Caution symbol A-5
Biohazard warning
This warning applies to Waters instruments that can be used to process
material that might contain biohazards: substances that contain biological
agents capable of producing harmful effects in humans.
Chemical hazard warning
This warning applies to Waters instruments that can process corrosive, toxic,
flammable, or other types of hazardous material.
Caution symbol
The caution symbol signifies that an instrument’s use or misuse can damage
the instrument or compromise a sample’s integrity. The following symbol and
its associated statement are typical of the kind that alert you to the risk of
damaging the instrument or sample.
Warning:
Waters instruments and software can be used to analyze or
process potentially infectious human-sourced products, inactivated
microorganisms, and other biological materials. To avoid infection with
these agents, assume that all biological fluids are infectious, observe
Good Laboratory Practices, and consult your organization’s biohazard
safety representative regarding their proper use and handling. Specific
precautions appear in the latest edition of the US National Institutes of
Health (NIH) publication, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical
Laboratories (BMBL).
Warning:
Waters instruments can be used to analyze or
process potentially hazardous substances. To avoid injury
with any of these materials, familiarize yourself with the
materials and their hazards, observe Good Laboratory
Practices (GLP), and consult your organization’s safety
representative regarding proper use and handling.
Guidelines are provided in the latest edition of the National
Research Council's publication, Prudent Practices in the
Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals.
Caution:
To avoid damage, do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the
instrument’s case.