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2.8 Danger from ultrasound
High ultrasonic levels like those reached in the ultrasonic bath
destroy cell structures. If part of the body is immersed in the soni-
cation fluid during operation, this can cause damage to skin and
also damage to internal tissue. The periosteum of finger bones can
be damaged.
• Do not reach into the sonication fluid during operation.
• Never sonicate living creatures.
2.9 Danger from agents used
Agents used in the ultrasonic bath can be toxic or caustic. They can
irritate eyes, skin and mucous membranes. The vapours and aero-
sols can also be dangerous.
• Wear gloves and protective goggles when handling dangerous
agents.
• Do not ingest the agents and do not allow them to come into
contact with eyes or skin. Do not lean closely over the ultrasonic
bath otherwise vapours could come into contact with your eyes
and you could breathe in vapours.
• Place a lid on the ultrasonic bath during operation. Use an
extraction system if there are dangerous vapours.
• Note the information on the label and on the safety data sheet
for the agent.
• Keep the agents out of the reach of children and of persons who
have not been instructed.
2.10 Disposing of sonication fluid
Dispose of the sonication fluid according to the information pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the ultrasound agents used. The rec-
ommended ultrasound agents from the TICKOPUR, TICKOMED and
STAMMOPUR product ranges from DR. H. STAMM GmbH are bio-
degradable according to the articles of Regulation (EC) no. 648/
2004 (Detergents Regulation). If necessary, the sonication fluid
needs to be neutralised before disposal.
