Handling and Storage of Samples
All Bruker imaging samples for operational qualification/quality assurance of the MR instrument (sometimes called “QA phantoms”) are designed under the aspect of harmless chemical composition and safe operation. Therefore, no risk to the operator arises from the usage of those samples under normal conditions. A small residual risk to the operator cannot be avoided especially with leaking or broken sample containers.
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Risk of personal injury Depending on the chemical sample composition, sample fluids become a potential risk to the operator. This may happen when a sample container is broken, when it is spilling, or when refilling the sample. - •
- Read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prior to handling samples and follow the instructions therein. For Bruker samples MSDS can be downloaded from the Bruker website.
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- Handle samples with great care.
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- Wear suitable eye and skin protection.
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- Avoid any contact between the sample fluid and the skin or eyes.
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- Do not swallow sample fluids.
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- Store and use samples only under the enhanced environmental conditions at room temperature.
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- Do not refrigerate or freeze Bruker samples.
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- When used in MR scans, avoid intense RF power deposition that can possibly heat up the sample fluid and burst the sample container.
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Risk of Fire - •
- Store and use flammable samples only at ambient room temperature.
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- Do not store samples at locations with direct sunlight. It is a potential risk of fire due to the lens effect.
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