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2 Safety
2.3 Responsibility of the user
Operator means any natural or legal person who operates or controls the device or
makes it accessible to third parties for use and who is responsible for the safety of
the user or third parties.
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In particular, observe the general safety and occupational safety regulations
of the BG Chemie in Germany or the responsible regional professional
association for chemistry and health (e.g. OSHA in the United States), the
applicable technical rules for hazardous substances, the Hazardous Substances
Ordinance, the CLP Ordinance, the company own standard operating
procedures (SOPs), as well as the regulations of the ATEX Directive, the
technical guidelines “Flammable liquids” and the explosion protection guidelines
of the BG Chemie in Germany or the responsible regional association / authority
for applications in hazardous areas.
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These operating instructions do not replace the company’s own standard
operating procedures (SOPs).
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Wear appropriate protective clothing when handling chemical substances.
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Do not use the dip tubes after the maximum period of use has expired, or else
serious injury may occur. The duration of use depends on the chemicals used.
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Before using the products, check the materials for their chemical resistance.
2.4 General safety instructions
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Always observe the safety data sheets (SDS) of the chemicals used.
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Only use cleaned products. The products described in these operating
instructions have been cleaned in an ultrasonic bath at the factory.
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Only use products for which the chemical resistance of the components is
guaranteed.
