VACUUBRAND BVC professional G - Manual (Page 10)

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Safety during operation
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Avoid interactions of the media in the collection bottle
absolutely.
Comply with material safety data sheets and notes on
safe use of the manufacturer.
Do not mix incompatible disinfectants and/or in-
compatible reagents / solvents as well as unknown
substances.
Incompatible chemicals and
agents
Possible results of mixing with
chlorine bleach
Acids or acidic compounds
(e. g. hydrochloric acid,
aluminium chloride)
Release of chlorine gas
Ammonia containing compounds
(e. g. ammonium hydroxide,
quarternary ammonium salts)
Formation of explosive compounds,
release of chlorine gas and other
hazardous gases
Organic chemicals
(e. g. solvents, polymers,
amines, oils)
Formation of chlorinated organics,
release of chlorine gas and other
hazardous gases
Metals (e. g. copper, iron)
Hydrogen peroxide
Release of oxygen, overpressure,
rupture of a closed system
Reducing agents
(e. g. sodium thiosulfate)
Production of heat, boiling
Guanidine salts
(e. g. guanidine hydrochloride,
guanidine thiocyanate)
Release of toxic gases, e. g. chlo-
rine, chloramine, hydrogen cyanide
For example sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach)
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Avoid the formation of dangerous reactions / gases in
the BVC, especially in the collection bottle. If this is im-
possible dispose of dangerous gases at the outlet of
the pump appropriately.