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Rotavapor
R-220 EX
2 Safety
2.5 Basic Dangers
Basic dangers arise when working with the following:
• The hot water or oil bath (risk of being scalded);
• Contaminated solvents that produce residues from distilla-
tion which could cause spontaneous reactions (e.g., metal
hydrides);
• Solvents that can produce peroxides (risk of explosi-
ons);
• Mixtures with unknown compositions or contamination;
• Damaged glassware;
• Electrostatic charges while working, e.g., during the trans-
fer of combustible solutions and while drying powders;
• Temperatures of coolants that lie below the freezing point
of the distillate (A clogging of the distillate cooler due to
freezing out can result in too great an overpressure).
2.6 Safety Precautions
All regional and local laws and regulations must be observed.
The Rotavapor has been grounded internally to dissipate any
electrostatic charges on it.
It is always mandatory to wear personal protective gear such
as
protective eyewear
and
protective clothing
.
