Safety Practices and Hazards
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Agilent 55B AA Spectrometer User’s Guide
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Make sure that appropriate cables are used to connect the device to peripheral
equipment.
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Consult your equipment dealer, Agilent Technologies, or an experienced
technician for assistance.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ICES/NMB-001
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES- 001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
Flame operation
Flammable solvents
Unskilled, improper, or careless use of flammable solvents in or near an atomic
absorption spectrometer can create explosion hazards and fire hazards. These
can result in death, or severe personal injury or burns.
Always remember that the combination of a flame and flammable solvents can
present a serious hazard. All relevant safety practices governing the use of
flammable solvents must be strictly followed.
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion:
When initially selecting an organic solvent, choose a solvent having the
highest flash point consistent with your analytical requirements.
Never use a solvent having a specific gravity lower than 0.75.
Never leave uncovered containers of flammable solvent standing near the
burner. When aspirating such solvents, always use a covered container and
feed the capillary tubing through a 2 mm diameter hole in the cover. Always
use the smallest volume of solvent consistent with your analytical
requirements.
Always use solvent-resistant tubing such as nitrile rubber for the drainage
system and the vapor vent. Lead the drainage tube to a suitable wide-necked
waste vessel (as described in the next paragraph).
