RainDrop Sense Operator’s Manual
LCN 50-04344 Rev. D
8-2
Introduction and Disclaimer
The waste stream from the RainDrop
®
platform includes fluorocarbon oil-emulsified aqueous
samples and wetted solid materials (PCR tubes, chips, etc.). The following guidelines are
intended to assist the customer in communicating with Environmental Health and Safety staff
and/or commercial waste disposal service providers. The following guidelines are not
definitive. The Customer is solely responsible for complying with applicable laws and
regulations with respect to waste management and disposal.
Important:
The Customer must dispose of all waste in accordance with all applicable
environmental laws and regulations.
Classification of Waste
Depending on applicable environmental laws and regulations, the waste stream may
be treated as hazardous
chemical
waste.
Depending on applicable environmental laws and regulations, the waste stream may
not
be classified as
mixed
hazardous waste.
Important:
If the DNA sample is classified as infectious by the institution that operates
the RainDrop, it is
not
considered the normal waste stream. Refer to the institution's
EH&S regulations.
The customer may be required to certify to the chemical waste disposal service
provider that the normal waste stream is non-infectious.
Consult applicable laws and regulations to determine if fluorinated materials present in
the waste stream are regulated.
Customers should consult with local authorities to determine specific state and local
requirements.
