Eppendorf Deepwell Plate User Manual
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Deepwell Plates and Microplates
Instructions for use
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Product description
Deepwell Plates and Microplates
English (EN)
1 Product description
Eppendorf Deepwell Plates und Microplates are uncoated polypropylene single-use items
for analyzing, preparing, mixing, centrifuging, transporting and storing of solid and liquid
probes. Eppendorf Microplates can be used in all conventional plate readers. Only trained
technical staff may use these consumables.
Eppendorf Deepwell Plates und Microplates are characterized by a high chemical and
temperature resistance and can be sealed using suitable sealing options. The plates meet
the Microplate Standards ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 through ANSI/SLAS 4-2004.
This product can be used in development, research, routine and training laboratories in
industry, in chemistry, and in training and instruction. The applications extend over the
areas of life science, biotechnology, chemistry and clinical research, but are not limited to
these areas.
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
Eppendorf Deepwell Plates and Microplates are single-use items 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.
Eppendorf Microplates can be used in all conventional plate readers.
Operation requires skilled personnel who have been trained for the above mentioned
areas.
2.2 Warnings for intended use
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the Eppendorf Deepwell Plates and
Microplates for the first time.
Please view this manual as part of the product and keep it somewhere easily
accessible.
If this manual is lost, please request another one. The current version is available on
our webpage www.eppendorf.com, also in other languages.
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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.
Safety
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Deepwell Plates and Microplates
English (EN)
WARNING! Contamination risk from splashing liquids or escaping
substances.
Observe the maximum filling volume.
Take appropriate safety measures to prevent the escape of substances in the
plates during storage and transportation.
Always remove the covers carefully.
Use only undamaged and visibly perfect plates from intact packages.
Do not use liquid nitrogen in combination with the plates. They could be
damaged or the covers could burst open during thawing.
WARNING! Contamination risk from damaged plates during centrifugation.
The plates withstand heavy loads during centrifugation. However, they can be
destroyed and release the substances they contain if used improperly.
Always observe the maximum permitted centrifugation forces.
Read the operating manual of the centrifuge used.
Centrifuge stacked plates at lower speed only.
Note that organic solvents may reduce the mechanical load capability of the
plates. If in doubt please contact the Eppendorf Application Support
(support@eppendorf.com).
CAUTION! Contamination risk when disposing of used consumables.
Dispose of used consumables in accordance with the substances with which
they have come into contact.
Observe the rules applicable to your lab.
NOTICE! Material change of consumables due to extreme temperatures.
Extreme temperatures (e.g., during refrigeration or autoclaving) affect
consumables material. The mechanical strength, dimensions and shape of the
consumable will change.
Use consumables that are suitable for the selected temperature range or
selected procedure.
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