Eppendorf Tubes - Manual (Page 3)

Intended use
Eppendorf Tubes®
English (EN)
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Instructions for use Draft Eppendorf Tubes® see on p. Fig. Tab. p. English (EN) Instructions for use 1 Intended use
Eppendorf Tubes are single-use tubes made from polypropylene for preparing,
mixing, centrifuging, transporting and storing solid and liquid samples and
reagents. The field of application is training, routine and research laboratories in
the areas of life sciences, industry, medical and pharmaceutical research and,
chemistry.
Operation requires skilled personnel who have been trained for the above
mentioned areas.
2 Safety notes
WARNING! Damage to health from toxic, radioactive or aggressive
chemicals as well as infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.
 Observe the national regulations for handling these substances, the
biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety data
sheets and the manufacturer's application notes.
 Wear personal protective equipment.
WARNING! Risk to health from escaping substances.
If the tube lids are not sealed properly or the lip seal is damaged, the
tube lid may burst open at increased temperatures.
 Only use optically perfect and undamaged reaction tubes.
 Seal the reaction tubes correctly. Do not damage the seal lip.
 Observe the maximum filling volume. When opening the tubes, liquid
at the lid may splash out.
 Make the necessary safety arrangements for the transport or storage
outside of the laboratory to prevent materials escaping from the tube.
 The tubes must not be used with liquid nitrogen. The operating
temperature ranges from -86°C to +100°C. If the tubes were frozen in
liquid nitrogen, the tube lids may open up during thawing.