Eppendorf Tubes User Manual
Eppendorf Tubes®
Instructions for use
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Intended use
Eppendorf Tubes®
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Instructions for useDraftEppendorf Tubes®seeon 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.
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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.
Safety notes
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WARNING! Risk of contamination from damaged tubes during
centrifugation.
The tubes withstand heavy loads during centrifugation. However, they
can be destroyed and release the substances they contain if used
improperly.
Close tube lids before commencing centrifugation. Open tube lids can
Always observe the maximum permitted centrifugation forces.
Read the operating manual of the centrifuge used.
Please note that organic solvents can reduce the mechanical
WARNING! Risk of contamination from multiple use.
The tubes are intended for single use only.
Dispose of used tubes in accordance with the substances with which
WARNING! For sterile packaging: Risk of contamination due to
limited sterility of the tubes.
Tubes are only sterile in closed packaging. After five years the shelf life
expires even in closed packaging.
break off during centrifugation and damage the centrifuge.
resistance of the tubes. If in doubt, please contact the Eppendorf
Application Support (support@eppendorf.com).
they have come into contact.
Only open the packaging immediately before use.
Observe the expiry date printed on the packaging.
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.
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