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Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-300
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6.2
Performing distillation
DANGER
Risk of poisoning from inhalation of hazardous vapors
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Do not inhale any vapors produced during distillation.
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Ensure that vapors are removed immediately by a suitable fume hood.
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Only use the device in well ventilated areas.
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If vapors escape from joints or connections, check the seals concerned and re-
place them if necessary.
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Do not distil any unknown fluids.
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Observe the safety data sheets for all fluids used.
DANGER
Explosion risk from distillation of hazardous materials
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Do not distil solvents that produce explosive mixtures of gases.
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Make sure that there is always a sluggishly reactive atmosphere inside the sys-
tem.
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Discharge any electrostatic charge by suitable grounding arrangements.
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Keep sources of ignition away from the apparatus.
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Use the protection shield and fume extractor, and wear protective clothing.
WARNING
Risk of explosion from excessive internal pressure
The evaporating flask and/or the condenser could explode if the internal pressure pro-
duced by evaporation becomes too great.
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Make sure that the pressure in the system is never greater than atmospheric pres-
sure.
CAUTION
Risk of skin burns from hot components
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Do not touch hot components unless wearing suitable protective gloves.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from solvent splashes and hot heating fluid splashes
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Use the protection shield.
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Make sure that protection against splashes in all directions is provided.
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When the evaporating flask is rotating look out for splashing fluid.
