Decommissioning and Disposal
WARNING! Environmental Hazard. Do not dispose of system components in municipal
waste. Follow local regulations when disposing of components.
Before decommissioning, decontaminate the entire system following local regulations. Follow the SCIEX Red Tag
process and complete an instrument Decontamination Form for instrument and parts returns.
When removing the system from service, separate and recycle different materials according to national and local
environmental regulations.
Note:
SCIEX will not accept any system returns without a completed Decontamination Form.
Chemical Precautions
WARNING! Ionizing Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, or Toxic Chemical Hazard.
Determine whether decontamination is required prior to cleaning or
maintenance. The customer must decontaminate the system prior to cleaning
or maintenance if radioactive materials, biological agents, or toxic chemicals
have been used with the system.
WARNING! Environmental Hazard. Do not dispose of system components in municipal
waste. Follow local regulations when disposing of components.
• Determine which chemicals have been used in the system prior to service and regular maintenance. Refer to
the
Safety Data Sheets
for the health and safety precautions that must be followed with chemicals. SCIEX
Safety Data Sheets
• Always wear laboratory-required personal protective equipment. For associates, SCIEX recommends the use
of powder-free neoprene or nitrile gloves, safety glasses, and a laboratory coat.
• Avoid ignition sources when working with flammable materials, such as isopropanol, methanol, and other
flammable solvents.
• Take care in the use and disposal of any chemicals. Potential risk of personal injury if proper procedures for
handling and disposing of chemicals are not followed.
• Avoid skin contact with chemicals during cleaning and wash hands after use.
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