• 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.
• Make sure that all exhaust hoses are connected properly and that all connections are functioning as designed.
• Collect all spent liquids and dispose of them as hazardous waste.
• Comply with all of the local regulations for the storage, handling, and disposal of biohazardous, toxic, or
radioactive materials.
• (Recommended) Use secondary containment trays beneath the solvent bottles and the waste collection container
to capture potential chemical spills.
System Safe Fluids
The following fluids can safely be used with the system.
CAUTION: Potential System Damage. Do not use any other fluid until confirmation is
received from SCIEX that it does not present a hazard. This is not an exhaustive list.
•
Organic Solvents
• MS-grade acetonitrile; up to 100%
• MS-grade methanol; up to 100%
• Isopropanol; up to 100%
• HPLC-grade or higher water; up to 100%
•
Buffers
• Ammonium acetate; less than 1%
• Ammonium formate; less than 1%
•
Acids and Bases
• Formic acid; less than 1%
• Acetic acid; less than 1%
• Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA); less than 1%
• Heptafluorobutyric acid (HFBA); less than 1%
• Ammonia/ammonium hydroxide; less than 1%
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