ORBECO 942-095, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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4.4 First Aid
The below Safety Codes (if applicable) are listed after the name of any hazardous reagent(s) in the “Quick
‘n’ Easy” Test at the beginning of each test procedure.
Code ‘A’: (For Corrosive Acids and Alkalies): EXTERNAL- Flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing or shoes. INTERNAL- If conscious, give plenty of milk or water
immediately. Call physician. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Code ‘B’: (For Highly Toxic Substances): EXTERNAL- Flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing or shoes. INTERNAL- If conscious, give plenty of milk or water
immediately. Induce vomiting. If unconscious or convulsing, seek immediate medical attention.
Code ‘C’:
(For Highly Poisonous, Cyanide-like Substances): EXTERNAL- Flush with water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing or shoes. INGESTED- If conscious, give plenty of water
immediately. Induce vomiting. INHALED- Remove exposed person to fresh air at once. If difficulty
breathing occurs, start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If Amyl Nitrate is available, break a pearl in a
handkerchief and hold lightly under the nose for 15 seconds; Repeat 5 times at about 15 second intervals.
Code ‘D’: (Poisonous Substances): EXTERNAL- Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing or shoes. INGESTED- If conscious, give plenty of milk or water immediately. Induce
vomiting. If unconscious or convulsing, seek immediate medical attention. INHALED- Remove exposed
person to fresh air at once. If difficulty breathing occurs, start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Give oxygen if
available. INGESTED - If conscious, give plenty of milk or water immediately. Induce vomiting. If
unconscious or convulsing, seek immediate attention.
Codes With Letters BEYOND “D” (except “0”)
: These items are not categorized above. See FIRST AID
instructions on bottle or package.
Code “0”: (General Precautions): Handle with due care. Do not take internally. Do not breathe dust. If
spilled on skin or in eyes, or on clothing, flush with water for at least fifteen (15) minutes.
4.5 Instructions for Disposal and Neutralizing Spills
When it becomes necessary to dispose of outdated, contaminated, or unwanted reagents, precautions
should be observed to protect the environment and personal safety. Wear safety glasses, lab gloves, and a
lab coat or apron.
The second part of the safety code (numbers from 1 upwards) refers to the following instructions for safe
disposal of reagents. Use the corresponding numbered paragraphs below. If you want additional details,
refer to the Laboratory Waste Disposal Manual, published by the Manufacturing Chemists Association,
Washington, D.C. 20009 or call us toll free at 1.800.922.5242.
Before disposing of empty bottles, flush the insides with plenty of water and replace the caps. Make certain
that all wastes are stored in a secured area away from children and not qualified for their use.