
• 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 can be found at
.
• Work in a well-ventilated area or fume hood.
• Always wear assigned personal protective equipment, including 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.
• 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 roughing pump, the solvent bottles, and the
waste collection container to capture potential chemical spills.
Ventilation Precautions
The venting of fumes and disposal of waste must comply with all of the federal, state, provincial, and local health
and safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the customer to make sure that the air quality is maintained in
compliance with local health and safety regulations.
The source exhaust system and roughing pump must be vented to a dedicated laboratory fume hood or an external
exhaust system.
WARNING! Fire Hazard. Make sure that the source exhaust system is connected and
functioning to prevent flammable vapor from accumulating in the ion source.
WARNING! Ionizing Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, or Toxic Chemical Hazard.
Take care to vent exhaust gases to a dedicated laboratory fume hood or
exhaust system and make sure that the ventilation tubing is secured with
clamps. Make sure that the laboratory has appropriate air exchange for the
work performed.
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