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WARNING

Toxic, flammable and hazardous solvents, samples and reagents

The handling of solvents, samples and reagents can hold health and safety risks.

• When working with these substances observe appropriate safety procedures (for example by wearing goggles, safety gloves and protective clothing) as described in the material handling and safety data sheet supplied by the vendor, and follow good laboratory practice.
• Do not use solvents with an auto-ignition temperature below 200 °C (392 °F). Do not use solvents with a boiling point below 56 °C (133 °F).
• Avoid high vapor concentrations. Keep the solvent temperature at least 40 °C (72 °F) below the boiling point of the solvent used. This includes the solvent temperature in the sample compartment. For the solvents methanol and ethanol keep the solvent temperature at least 25 °C (45 °F) below the boiling point.
• Do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere.
• Do not use solvents of ignition Class IIC according IEC 60079-20-1 (for example, carbon disulfide).
• Reduce the volume of substances to the minimum required for the analysis.
• Do not use bottles that exceed the maximum permissible volume (2.5 L) as specified in the usage guidelines.
• Ground the waste container.
• Regularly check the filling level of the waste container. The residual free volume in the waste container must be large enough to collect the waste liquid.
• To achieve maximal safety, regularly check the tubing for correct installation.