Safety First!
General Precautions:
- Store in a cool, dry place to prolong reagent shelf life.
- Keep all equipment and reagent chemicals out of the reach of young children.
- These reagents are for chemical tests only.
- Read ALL instructions to familiarize yourself with the test procedure BEFORE you begin. Note any precautions in the instructions.
- Read the label on each LaMotte reagent container prior to use. Some containers provide precautionary notices and first aid information.
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are included in each kit containing reagents that are considered hazardous substances. For your safety, read label and accompanying MSDS before using.
- In the event of an accident or suspected poisoning, IMMEDIATELY call the Poison Center phone number in the front of your local telephone directory. Be prepared to give the name of the reagent in question and its LaMotte code number. LaMotte reagents are registered with POISINDEX, a computerized poison control information system available to all local poison control centers.
Protect Yourself and Your Equipment
- Avoid contact between reagent chemicals and skin, eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Wear safety goggles or glasses when handling reagent chemicals.
- Use the test tube caps or stoppers, not your fingers, to cover test tubes during shaking or mixing. This avoids contact with the skin, and possible contamination of your sample.
- Wipe up any chemical spills, liquid or powder, as soon as they occur. Rinse area with wet sponge, then dry.
- Tightly close all reagent containers immediately after use. DO NOT interchange caps or pipets from different containers.
- Avoid prolonged exposure of equipment and reagents to direct sunlight. Protect them from extremely high temperatures, and protect from freezing.
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