Agilent Technologies Electron Capture Detectors (ECDs) ECD Management in EMEA and IDO Countries Agilent Technologies
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Contents 2 Technical Information 11 Important Information for General License Holders - Please Read Introduction Definitions 12 13 14 Description of the ECD 15 Properties of an ECD 15 Regulatory Requirements 16 Safety precautions to follow when handling ECDs ECD warnings 17 Capping your ECD 19 Temperature limitations 19 Maintenance 20 Thermal cleaning Installation 22 Venting your ECD Storing your ECD 16 20 22 23 Removing Your ECD 24 Instructions for removing G1533A and G2397A ECDs (6890 GC) 24 Inst
Contents Instruction for removing 19303 and 19312 ECDs (5880 GC) Instructions for maintaining a microcell ECD on a 6850 GC Radioactive Wipe Tests Incidents 48 49 Principle of Operation 50 What types of samples do ECDs detect? Sensitivity 51 3 50 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Introduction 39 41 53 54 Austria 55 How to buy an ECD 55 How to hold an ECD 55 Name of local Competent Authorities 56 Licenses 56 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 56 Belgium 57 How to buy an ECD 57 Ho
Contents How to hold an ECD 61 Name of local Competent Authorities 61 Licenses 61 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 62 Cyprus 63 How to buy an ECD 63 How to hold an ECD 63 Name of local Competent Authorities 63 Licenses 64 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 64 Czech Republic 65 How to buy an ECD 65 How to hold an ECD 65 Name of local Competent Authorities 65 Licenses 66 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 66 Denmark 67 How to buy an ECD 67 How to hold an ECD 67 Name of local Competent Author
Contents Name of local Competent Authorities 71 Licenses 71 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 71 Finland 72 How to buy an ECD 72 How to hold an ECD 72 Name of local Competent Authorities 72 Licenses 73 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 73 France 74 Comment acheter un ECD 74 Comment détenir un ECD 74 Autorisations 75 Autorités Compétentes 75 Mise au rebus 76 Germany 77 How to buy an ECD 77 How to hold an ECD 77 Name of local Competent Authorities 77 Licenses 78 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage
Contents Licenses 81 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 82 Ireland 83 How to buy an ECD 83 How to hold an ECD 83 Name of local Competent Authoritiy 83 Licenses 84 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 84 Israel 85 How to buy an ECD 85 How to hold an ECD 85 Name of local Competent Authorities 85 Licenses 85 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD” 86 Italy 87 How to buy an ECD 87 How to hold an ECD 87 Name of Competent Authorities 87 Licenses 88 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 88 Latvia
Contents How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 90 Luxembourg 91 How to buy an ECD 91 How to hold an ECD 91 Name of local Competent Authorities 92 Licenses 92 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 92 The Netherlands 93 How to buy an ECD 93 How to hold an ECD 93 Name of local Competent Authorities 94 Licenses 94 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 94 Norway 95 How to buy an ECD 95 How to hold an ECD 95 Name of local Competent Authorities 95 Licenses 96 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 96 Pol
Contents Romania 101 How to buy an ECD 101 How to hold an ECD 101 Name of local Competent Authorities 101 Licenses 102 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 102 Russia 103 How to buy an ECD 103 How to hold an ECD 103 Name of local Competent Authorities 103 Licenses 104 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 104 Saudi Arabia 105 How to buy an ECD 105 How to hold an ECD 105 Name of local Competent Authorities 105 Licenses 105 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 105 Slovak Republic 106 How to buy an EC
Contents How to buy an ECD 110 How to hold an ECD 110 Name of local Competent Authorities 110 Licenses 111 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 111 Sweden 112 How to buy an ECD 112 How to hold an ECD 112 Name of local Competent Authorities 112 Licenses 113 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 113 Switzerland 114 How to buy an ECD 114 How to hold an ECD 114 Name of local Competent Authorities 114 Licenses 115 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" 115 Turkey 116 How to buy an ECD 116 How to hold an E
Agilent Technologies Electron Capture Detectors (ECDs) ECD Management in EMEA and IDO Countries 2 Technical Information Important Information for General License Holders - Please Read 12 Introduction 13 Definitions 14 Description of the ECD 15 Regulatory Requirements 16 Maintenance 20 Removing Your ECD 24 Radioactive Wipe Tests 51 Incidents 52 Principle of Operation 53 Agilent Technologies 11
1 Technical Information Important Information for General License Holders - Please Read REFERENCE: ECD Control Dear Agilent Customer, We wish to bring an issue to your attention that a number of our customer and regulatory agencies have shared with us relative to the Regulatory requirements for controlling Electron Capture Detectors (ECDs). As you are probably aware, the ownership and locations of ECDs frequently change as a result of internal equipment, lab personnel, and company transfers.
Technical Information 2 Introduction This publication describes proper installation, operation and maintenance of Agilent ECDs. It also discusses the regulations that govern their use and the safety precautions that must be observed to help avoid radiological hazards. NO TE The material contained in this booklet concerning "regulations" is accurate as of the date of writing. However, regulations may change. It is the user's responsibility to maintain compliance according to the latest regulations.
1 Technical Information Definitions Agency: This applies to your local organization that regulates the use of radioactive materials in your country, state, and so forth. Customer should contact their local "Agency" to determine the applicable regulations. ECD: Electronic Capture Dectector GC: Gas chromatograph Radioactive Wipe Test: This is also known as wipe test or leak test, a test that is required on all Agilent ECDs.
Technical Information 2 Description of the ECD The ECD can be purchased as an option with the instrument, in which case it is installed in your GC at the factory, or as an add-on accessory to be installed by you or by Agilent Technologies. The ECD consists of the detector cell, the thermal insulation that surrounds it, mounting hardware, the ECD cover and associated overheat protection circuitry, if appropriate.
1 Technical Information Regulatory Requirements In general, the following are the regulatory requirements relating to the possession and use of ECDs. However, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with your current local nuclear "Agency" requirements. 1 You must not remove the metal tag attached by wire to the ECD. 2 You must comply with the instructions provided in this booklet and any other manuals or instructions provided that pertain to ECDs.
Technical Information 2 4 Cap the inlet and outlet fittings when the ECD is not in use. 5 Connect the ECD exhaust vent to a fume hood or vent to the outside in some other acceptable manner whenever the ECD is in use. ECD warnings Although beta particles at this energy level have little penetrating power (the surface layer of the skin or a few sheets of paper will stop most of them), they may be hazardous if the isotope is ingested or inhaled.
1 18 Technical Information WA RN ING Do not use solvents to clean the ECD. WA RN ING You may not open the ECD cell unless authorized to do so by your local nuclear regulatory agency. Do not disturb the four socket-head bolts. These hold the cell halves together. Removing or disturbing them could create a safety hazard.
Technical Information 2 Capping your ECD WA RN ING Overheating or chemical damage could cause radioactive particles to drop from the inlet fitting. The ECD inlet fitting must be capped whenever a column is not attached. In addition, the metal vent tube exiting from the side of the ECD must be capped whenever the vent line is disconnected. If the ECD is not going to be used or will be stored, see “Storing your ECD” on page 23.
1 Technical Information Maintenance Customer maintenance of the ECD is limited to installation, radioactivity leak testing, thermal cleaning and removal of the ECD. We recommend that the ECD be returned to the factory for a thorough inspection on a periodic basis (suggested 5 years intervals). One of the easiest ways to monitor the proper operation of the ECD is to monitor the signal baseline. See your GC operators documentation for specific information.
Technical Information 2 Or • Remove the column and cap the detector inlet. Use makeup gas to maintain a flow of 30 to 90 mL/min. Maintain this bake-out condition for several (3 to 24) hours or until the ECD baseline has stabilized. The total time necessary will depend on the type and degree of contamination as well as the normal operating temperatures versus the bake-out temperature.
1 Technical Information Installation ECDs ordered as an option to an Agilent GC are installed at the factory. If the ECD is purchased as an add-on accessory, the ECD will be shipped with detailed installation instructions. WA RN ING (5880 GCs only) To prevent possible creation of a hazardous situation, the instruction must be followed exactly. Pay special attention to those sections concerning the overheat protection board and the thermal measurement board.
Technical Information 2 Storing your ECD Depending on the needs of the laboratory, it may be good proactive practice to have an extra ECD on site to provide rapid turnaround for a contaminated ECD. This would be particularly true in laboratories with a very high workload or sample through put where instrument operation must be maintained.
1 Technical Information Removing Your ECD You will need to remove the ECD if you wish to reposition it on the GC or return it to Agilent Technologies. The ECD consists of two parts: the ECD cell and the heated block. Under no conditions is the ECD cell to be disassembled. Begin by turning the heated zone off and allowing the instrument to cool to room temperature. When the ECD has cooled, turn all gas flows off, remove the column to which the detector is connected and turn the main instrument power off.
Technical Information 2 WA RN ING Before proceeding, turn off the oven and any heated zones and let them cool down. When they have cooled, turn off any detector gases at their supply, then turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. CAU TI O N Make sure you are properly grounded with an ESD strap before continuing. Removing the new style detector cover (6890, 7890A) Raise the GC’s detector cover to the vertical position and lift off of instrument.
1 Technical Information 3 Push the metal pin behind the clip to the left. 4 Slide the detector cover to the right and lift it off. 5 To replace the top cover: a Slide the plastic post on the left side of the cover into the hole on the injection port fan cover. b Line up the hole in the tab on the right side of the cover with the metal pin and push the pin to the right through the hole. c Pivot the clip back down and snap it back over the metal pin.
Technical Information 2 Removing the electronics cover The electronics cover is located on the right top side of the GC. WA RN ING The electronics cover shields the high voltage components on the main board. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before removing this cover. CAU TI O N Be sure to wear an ESD strap grounded to the GC chassis while performing this procedure.
1 Technical Information 7890A GC cover removal 1 Remove the screw from the front left side of the top electronics cover. 2 Lift the electronics cover up from the front edge and let it rest on its rear hinge in the raised position. Disconnecting the cables 1 Disconnect the heater/sensor leads from the connector on the right side of the GC. 2 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the detector board.
Technical Information 2 Removing the makeup gas adapter 1 Inside the oven, remove the insulation cup and disconnect the column from the makeup gas adapter. 2 Use a 9/16-inch wrench to loosen the 1/4-inch Swagelok nut on the makeup gas adapter from the bottom of the detector. Slide the makeup gas adapter out of the bottom of the detector.
1 Technical Information Removing the ECD 1 Disconnect the ECD vent tube at the rubber sleeve. 2 Disconnect the anode purge line at the pneumatics manifold by removing the T-10 Torx screw and separating the gang fitting pieces. or Use a 5/16-inch wrench to disconnect the 1/16-inch Swagelok union on the anode purge line. 3 Remove the one Torx T-20 screw securing the ECD detector top cover to the detector pallet and remove the cover. 4 Disconnect the anode signal wire from the detector.
Technical Information 2 8 The ECD detector is now properly disassembled for return to Agilent. Call the Technical Support number identified at the front of the booklet for further directions. Instructions for removing G1223A and G1224A ECDs (5890) WA RN ING Hazardous voltages are present in the instrument when the power cord is connected. Avoid a potentially dangerous shock hazard by disconnecting the power cord before working on the instrument.
1 Technical Information 1 Set the main power line switch to the off position. OFF ON 2 Disconnect the power cable from its receptacle. 3 Allow time for the oven and heated zone to cool. 4 When the heated zones are cool, turn off all gas supplies. 5 Inside the column oven, at the bottom of the detector to be removed, remove the column and hardware associated with the detector (liner, column/liner nuts, ferrules, makeup gas adapter, and so forth).
Technical Information 2 9 Remove the screw securing the ground strap to the hinged top cover. Injection port cover Top cover Press here to free cover 1/4-inch screw and washer Lid shaft 10 With the lower right side of the cover pushed in, lift the right side of the cover and slide it to the right to remove the top cover and lid shaft as a unit. 11 Using a Pozidriv screwdriver, remove the screw securing the detector top cover to the thermal strap. 12 Remove the ECD top cover.
1 Technical Information 16 Slide the locking tab on the ECD cover back, freeing the cover from the anode shaft of the cell. Top cover ECD cover Anode lead 17 Carefully slide the ECD cover over the anode shaft and anode and remove it from the ECD. 18 Cap the base of the ECD (inside the column oven) to avoid damage or contamination of the ECD. 19 Remove the two Pozidriv screws securing the upper and lower heated blocks to the cell. 20 Remove the upper heated block from the cell.
Technical Information 2 21 Disengage the cell from the lower block. Screw Upper heated block Cap Fold lines loosely (do not crimp) Anode Socket screws Cap Upper cell body Plated lower body Cap 22 For shipping or storage, cap the inlet, purge, and exhaust vent tubing.
1 Technical Information 23 The ECD detector is now properly disassembled for return to Agilent.
Technical Information 2 Instructions for removing 19233 and 19235 ECDs (5890 GC) WA RN ING Hazardous voltages are present in the instrument when the power cord is connected. Avoid a potentially dangerous shock hazard by disconnecting the power cord before working on the instrument. 1 Set the main power line switch to the off position. OFF ON 2 Disconnect the power cable from its receptacle. 3 Allow time for the oven and heated zones to cool.
1 Technical Information 5 Inside the column oven, at the bottom of the ECD to be removed, remove the column and hardware associated with the detector(s) (liner, column/liner nuts, ferrules, makeup gas adapter, and so forth). 6 Remove the injection port cover by grasping its back edge and lifting it upward. 7 Lift the hinged top cover at its front edge, exposing the detector area. 8 Remove the ¼-inch screw and washer securing the cover at its right-side hinge point.
Technical Information 2 10 With the lower right side of the cover pushed in, lift the right side of the cover and slide it to the right to remove the top cover and lid shaft as a unit. Electronics carrier top cover 11 Remove the electronics carrier top cover by grasping it at the rear and lifting upward until its catch releases, then pulling it toward the rear of the instrument.
1 Technical Information 13 Using a Pozidriv screwdriver, remove the three screws securing the ECD cover to the thermal strap. 14 Remove the ECD cover. 15 Disconnect any tubing attached to the vent exhaust tube. 16 Disconnect the cell collector lead from the PCB interconnect. 17 Loosen the screws securing the clamps that hold the interconnect in place. Cell collector lead Clamps PCB interconnect Thermal strap CAU TI O N The following steps require protection against ESD (electrostatic discharge).
Technical Information 2 18 Remove the ECD’s PCB from the right side of the instrument by grasping it in the center area along its outer edge and pulling it straight out. (This will draw the interconnect out of the ECD clamps on the thermal strap). Shield Thermal strap Insulation Screw ECD cell Heated block 19 Remove the five screws securing the thermal strap and shield to the instrument.
1 Technical Information 22 Cap the base of the ECD (inside the column oven) to avoid damage or contamination of the ECD. 23 Remove the insulation around the ECD cell to expose the two Pozidriv screws that secure the cell to the heated block. Remove the screws. 24 Remove the ECD cell from the heated block. 25 For shipping or storage purposes, cap the inlet, purge, and exhaust vent tubing.
Technical Information 2 6 Note the bare wire that comes out of the top of the ECD cell. It connects to an L-shaped bracket that is held in place by a single screw. Remove the screw and straighten the wire so that the bracket is above the cell. Use care to avoid breaking the wire, particularly at the point where it attaches to the cell. 7 Now remove the single screw that holds the insulation cover. Lift the cover up and over the L-shaped bracket until it is free of the ECD.
1 Technical Information Instructions for maintaining a microcell ECD on a 6850 GC Vent line Perforated cover Warning tag Electrometer Replacing the µECD capillary column adapter liner To replace the µECD capillary column adapter liner: 1 Remove the adapter cap. 2 Check the liner. Replace it if it is broken and reinstall the cap. The indentation must be at the cap end of the adapter (See Figure 4).
Technical Information 2 Correction performance problems Performance problems, such as an output reading that is too high or too low or unsatisfactory chromatographic results (for example, a noisy baseline), can be caused by leaks or deposits in the detector or other part of the chromatographic system. To determine the location of the problem, you need to perform a series of tests. Before testing the detector, consider the nature of the problem.
1 Technical Information • Maintaining a cool on-column inlet If the inlet is not leaking, go to step 4 to check for leaks in the detector. If the inlet is leaking, correct the leaks and check the output. If it is still abnormal, the detector also may be leaking. Go to step 4. 4 Follow the leak test for the detector later in this document. If the detector is not leaking, the cause of the problem is contamination. Go to step 5. If the detector is leaking, correct the leaks, and then recheck the output.
Technical Information 2 Replacing the µECD flow module Tools and materials • 7/16-inch wrench • T-20 Torx driver To remove the flow module: WA RN ING Be careful! The oven and/or detector may be hot enough to cause burns. 1 Load the SERVICE method or reset the detector and oven temperatures to OFF or turn the main power switch off. Let the heated zones cool to room temperature. 2 Turn the detector pressure off at the source. 3 Turn off the instrument and remove the power cord.
1 Technical Information 11 Loosen the back screw, remove the two front screws, and pull out the flow module from the lid. CAU TI O N Use electrostatic discharge precautions during this procedure. Slide covers off Gas fitting Remove front screws Figure 5 Removing the flow module To install the new µECD flow module 1 Place the module in the lid. 2 Connect the ribbon cable connector. 3 Fasten the flow module to the lid using the three T-20 Torx screws.
Technical Information 2 7 Turn the GC on. 8 Load a method that uses the µECD. 9 At first, the displayed signal will be very high-about 840,000. As clean gases purge contaminants from the system, the signal should drop to the baseline level seen before the manifold replacement.
1 Technical Information When there is no flow, the output will be at its maximum, which is approximately 840,000 for both argon/methane and nitrogen. 3 Cap the detector exhaust vent with the vent plug. Cap vent here 4 Set pressure at the inlet to 15 psi (103 kPa). Monitor the system pressure from the inlet. Allow time for the system to become fully pressurized (at least 1 minute). When the system is fully pressurized turn off the pressure or the gas. Monitor the pressure for 10 to 15 minutes.
Technical Information 2 Radioactive Wipe Tests In some European Countries, ECD must be periodically tested for leakage of radioactive material at least every 6 months. Customer in Europe should consult their local Nuclear Agency to determine the required frequency of wipe tests. Records of all tests and their results must be maintained for possible inspection by the your local "Agency." Under severe usage conditions, radioactivity leak tests during every column change will provide maximum security.
1 Technical Information Incidents An incident is any occurrence involving radioactive material that may have caused, or threatens to cause: 1 Exposure to dangerous levels of radiation 2 Release of dangerous amounts of radioactive materials WA RN ING In the absence of radiation measuring equipment, all incidents or significant failure should be reported and the ECD should be taken out of service immediately.
Technical Information 2 Principle of Operation The radioactive source in this ECD produces high-energy electrons called beta particles. These beta particles collide and interact with the carrier gas molecules causing a multiplication of the number of electrons and a decrease in their energy. Each beta particle produces approximately 100 of these low energy electrons, also known as free electrons.
1 Technical Information Sensitivity The response of the ECD depends upon the molecular composition of the analyte and its concentration, your ECD, the cell cleanliness, the column, the inlet and instrument set points (temperature, flow rates, and reference current). It is important to create calibration curves on all compounds and evaluate ECD response on a regular basis.
Agilent Technologies Electron Capture Detectors (ECDs) ECD Management in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Introduction 56 Latvia 91 Austria 57 Lithuania 92 Belgium 59 Luxembourg 93 Bulgaria 61 The Netherlands 95 Croatia 63 Norway 97 Cyprus 65 Poland 99 Czech Republic 67 Portugal 101 Denmark 69 Romania 103 Egypt 71 Russia 105 Estonia 73 Saudi Arabia 107 Finland 74 Slovak Republic 108 France 76 Slovenia 110 Germany 79 Spain 112 Greece 81 Sw
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Introduction The EURATOM Regulation states general rules for the protection of the general public and the employees/workers against the danger arising from ionizing radiation. On shipments of radio-active substances between Member states of the EC, it requires suppliers and end-users of such substances to obtain the necessary authorizations in order to keep/use and/or to transport those radioactive substances.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Austria How to buy an ECD The LSCA Customer contact center can be reached at: Agilent Technologies Österreich GmbH Chemische Analysentechnik Dresdner Str. 81-85 A-1200 Wien Tel. 01/25 125-6800 Fax 01/25 125-7365 E-mail: customercare_austria@agilent.com Web: www.agilent.com/chem/dehome The customer can directly order an ECD. No pre-requisite is required, because Agilent owns an Austrian type approval.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Name of local Competent Authorities The competent authorities are de-centralized. The radiation protection department of the safety at work authority in the region of the customer site using the ECD is responsible. The type approval itself has been granted by the ministry of economics and labour (BMWA, Zentrales Arbeitsinspektorat, Wien) Licenses The customer needs no licenses, only an adequate radiation protection organization.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Belgium How to buy an ECD Customer contacts local Agilent Technologies sales office: Agilent Technologies Belgium S.A./N.V. Life Science and Chemical Analysis Customer contact center: Tel. +32 2 404 92 22, Fax +32 2 626 46 30 Pegasus Park, De Kleetlaan 12A, bus12 1831 DIEGEM E-mail: customercare_belgium@agilent.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Name of local Competent Authorities FANC/AFCN = federal agency for nuclear control Federaal Agentschap voor Nucleaire Controle/Agence Federale de Controle Nucleaire Ravensteinstraat/Rue Ravenstein 36 1000 Brussel/Bruxelles Tel. +32 2 289 21 11 Fax +32 2 289 21 12 Web: http://www.fanc.fgov.be/ Licenses Defined in Royal Decree of 20 July 2001. • Customer must have at least license for use and storage.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Bulgaria How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in the Czech Republic: TEAM Ltd. 71-73 Totleben Blvd, 6th Floor 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria Tel. +359-2-951-6883 +359-2-954-9234 Fax +359-2-954-9238 E-mail: team_cag@team-cag.com URL: http://www.team-cag.com How to hold an ECD Customers who use or store the ECD need a license, and the license is required to import the ECD into Bulgaria.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses Customers who use or store the ECD need a license, and the license is required to import the ECD into Bulgaria. Please contact the distributor for details about obtaining the license. The distributor takes care of importing the ECD and shipping it to the customer site, including any additional licenses required to do this.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Croatia How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Croatia: DANJAR d.o.o. Pazinska 10090 Zagred, Croatia Tel. +385 1 5502222 Fax +385 1 5502299 E-mail: info@danjar.hr URL: www.dan-jar.hr How to hold an ECD • Before the customer receives and holds the ECD, he must obtain purchase licenses from the competent authority. • The customer must have qualified expert in radiation protection.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries • The distributor takes care of importing the ECD and shipping it to the customer site, including any additional licenses required to do this. • When customer receives the ECD, he must fill out registration form in to Radiation Protection State Institute.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Cyprus How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Cyprus: Cyprus Biotronics Ltd. 34 Zinonos Sozou Street Nicosia 1075 Cyprus Tel. Fax E-mail: +357/22/762 205 +357/22/764 614 v.varnavas@biotronics.com.cy How to hold an ECD There are no special requirements for storing the ECD. Name of local Competent Authorities Radiation safety resorts under the ministry of health.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses There are no licensing requirements for importing or using the ECD in Cyprus. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Please return the ECD to the distributor, who will dispose of it in an appropriate way.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Czech Republic How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in the Czech Republic: HPST, s.r.o. Písnická 20 142 00 Praha 4 Czech Republic Tel. 244 001 231 Fax 244 001 235 E-mail: info@hpst.cz URL: www.hpst.cz How to hold an ECD Customers who use the ECD don't need a license, but to store the ECD a license from the SÚJB is required.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses No license is required to use the ECD. Upon delivery, customers must report the presence of the ECD on their premises to the SÚJB, and show the ECD's Certificate of Sealed Source, which is included in the shipment papers. The distributor takes care of importing the ECD and shipping it to the customer site, including any licenses required to do this.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Denmark How to buy an ECD Please contact the local Agilent Technologies sales office: Agilent Technologies A/S Naerum Hovedgade 8 DK-2850 Naerum Tel. +45 70 130 020 Fax +45 8 233 2865 E-mail: customercare_denmark@agilent.com How to hold an ECD • Customer license specifies the detailed conditions for storage and use of the ECD. • Customer must have a qualified expert in radiation protection.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses • Customer must have at least a license for use and storage. • License to import is handled by Agilent, so customer does not need to have it. • No export license needed if returned to manufacturer or supplier. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Customer contacts Agilent to take back ECD and ship back to Germany for further disposal.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Egypt How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Egypt: AGITECH Arabian Group for Integrated Technologies Talaat NAZEER 54 Abd El-Monem Riyad St., Mohandseen 12411 Giza Cairo, Egypt Tel. +20 2 345 0353 Fax +20 2 345 4408 E-mail: talaat-nazeer@agitech.com.eg URL: www.agitech.com.eg How to hold an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Egypt to find out about special requirements for storing the ECD.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses The customer should contact the AEA to inquire about the necessity and procedure to obtain a license to use the ECD. Any technical information they ask for can be obtained through the distributor. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Please return the ECD to the distributor, who will dispose of it in an appropriate way.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Estonia How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent Distributor in Estonia: Quantum Eesti AS Saekoja 36A 50107 Tartu Tel. +372-7-301-321 Fax +372-7-304-310 E-mail: quantum@quantum.ee How to hold an ECD Contact your local Sales Distributor. Name of local Competent Authorities Contact your local Sales Distributor. Licenses Contact your local Sales Distributor. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Contact your local Sales Distributor.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Finland How to buy an ECD Please contact the local Agilent Technologies sales office: Agilent Technologies Finland Oy Linnoitustie 2B, 02600 Espoo Tel. +358 1080 2220 Fax +358 9 8171 0221 E-mail: customercare_finland@agilent.com How to hold an ECD Customer does not need a safety license to operate equipment containing an Agilent ECD. See Licenses below.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Licenses • Agilent ECD's has been exempted from the safety license requirement in accordance with section 17 of the Radiation Act (592/1991). • License to import (including the EURATOM authorization) is handled by Agilent, so the customer does not need to have it. • No export license is needed if returned to manufacturer or supplier.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries France Comment acheter un ECD Vous pouvez joindre le service commercial d'Agilent à l'adresse suivante : Agilent Technologies France Division Analyse Chimique et Sciences de la Vie 1, rue Galvani 91745 Massy Cedex Tél. +33(0)1 64 53 50 00 Fax +33 (0)1 64 53 50 01 Centre d'Appel N° Azur: 0810 446 446 E-mail: customercare_france@agilent.com Web: http://www.chem.agilent.com/scripts/cHome.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Autorisations Le client doit au minimum disposer d'une autorisation d'usage de sources radioactives, afin de disposer d'ECD dans ses locaux. Les formulaires de demande d'autorisation sont disponibles à l'adresse Internet suivante: http://asn.gouv.fr/textes/formulaire.asp Le client devra également faire effectuer un contrôle annuel d'étanchéité de ses sources, par un organisme agréé.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Mise au rebut La division Sciences de la Vie et Analyse Chimique Agilent Technologies France s’engage á reprendre les sources radioactives Agilent et HP. Le client doit contacter le centre d’appels au numéro Azur : 0810 446 446 ou par email: customercare_france@agilent.com pour faire une demande d'enlèvement.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Germany How to buy an ECD The LSCA Customer contact center can be reached at Agilent Technologies Sales & Services GmbH & Co.KG Life Sciences & Chemical Analysis Hewlett-Packard-Str. 8 D-76337 Waldbronn Tel. 0800-603 1000 Fax +49 69 953 07 919 E-mail: customercare_germany@agilent.com Web: www.agilent.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses The customer needs a license when he wants order, receive, store, use, or send ECD's. The requirements are listed in the license documents the customer receives from the responsible authority and in the regulations that apply. The customer also needs to establish an adequate radiation protection organization.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Greece How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Greece: Hellamco Marathonos 7& Makedonias 152 33 Chalandri Athens Greece PO Box 65074 Psyhiko, Athens, GR-154 10 Tel. Fax E-mail: Hellamco Μαραθώνος 7& Μακεδονίας 152 33 Χαλάνδρι Αθήνα +30 210 6895260 +30 210 6801672 info@hellamco.gr How to hold an ECD It is forbidden by law for either distributors or end users to store radioactive sources.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Name of local Competent Authorities Radiation safety resorts under the ministry of development. Please contact: Ministry of Development Greek Atomic Energy Commission Patriarchou Grigoriou & Neapoleos str 153 10 Agia Paraskevi, Attikis Postal Address: P.O. Box 600 92 153 10 Agia Paraskevi, Attikis Greece Tel. Fax: E-mail: Web: Ελληνική Επιτροπή Ατομικής Ενέργειας Πατριάρχου Γρηγορίου & Νεαπόλεως 153 10 Αγία Παρασκευή, Αττικής Ταχ. Δ/νση: Τ.Θ.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Hungary How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Hungary: Kromat Kft. Sirály u. 3. Budapest, Hungary H-1124 Tel. +36 1 463 0777 Fax +36 1 206 2939 How to hold an ECD Please contact the HAEA to find out about requirements for holding the ECD. Name of local Competent Authorities Országos Atomenergia Hivatal (Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority) Fényes Adolf utca 4., Budapest, Hungary, H-1036 Tel.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Please return the ECD to the distributor, who will dispose of it in an appropriate way.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Ireland How to buy an ECD The customer contacts local Agilent Technologies sales office: Agilent Technologies Ireland Ltd Life Science and Chemical Analysis LSCA Customer Contact Center: Tel. 353 (0)1 605 8324 Silverstone House; Ballymoss Road; Dublin, DUBL 18 E-mail: customercare_ireland@agilent.com When the order is received, the customer is informed that the ECD can only be delivered when the copy of his license to use is sent to Agilent.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses • The customer obtains the first license by completing the form from RPII website and returning it to a competent authority. License is renewed yearly after request from RPII. • A schedule two amendment form from the RPII web site should be used whenever an ECD is added to customer site or taken away for disposal. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" • Customer contacts Agilent to take back ECD and ship back to Germany for further disposal.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Israel How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent Distributor in Israel: ELDAN Electronic Instrument Ltd. 6 Hashiloch st. Kiryat Matalon Petach Tikva , 49170 ISRAEL Tel. +972-3-937-1122 Fax +972-3-937-1121 E-mail: osnat@eldan.biz URL: http://www.eldan.biz How to hold an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Israel. Name of local Competent Authorities Ministry of the Environment Radiation Safety Division Tel-Aviv URL: http://www.environment.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Distributor takes care of importing the ECD and shipping it to the customer site, including any additional licenses required to do this. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD” Please return the ECD to the distributor, who will dispose of it in an appropriate way.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Italy How to buy an ECD Customer contacts local Agilent Technologies Sales Office: Agilent Technologies Italia S.p.A. Life Science and Chemical Analysis LSCA Customer Contact Center : Tel. 800 012 575 Via P.Gobetti 2/C 20063 Cernusco s/N (MI) E-mail: customercare_italy@agilent.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Local Component Authorities • Azienda Sanitaria Locale, territorialmente competente • Direzione Provinciale del Lavoro, territorialmente competente • Vigili del Fuoco di zona • ARPA (Agenzia Regionale Protezione Ambiente territorialmente competente) Licenses Based on local regulation: • whoever sells radioactive sources must have a license issued by above Competent Authority • whoever imports/exports radioactive sources must have an EURATOM import/export
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Latvia How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent Distributor in Latvia: Quantum Latvia Ltd Balta str 3/9 1055 Riga Tel. +371 74 72 926 Fax +371 74 72 939 E-mail: quantum@quantum.lv How to hold an ECD Contact your local Sales Distributor. Name of local Competent Authorities Contact your local Sales Distributor. Licenses Contact your local Sales Distributor. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Contact your local Sales Distributor.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Lithuania How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent Distributor in Lithuania: Lokmis JSC Naugarduko 68B 2006 Vilnius Tel. +370-5-215-1895 E-mail: andriusb@lokmis.lt How to hold an ECD Contact your local Sales Distributor. Name of local Competent Authorities Contact your local Sales Distributor. Licenses Contact your local Sales Distributor. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Contact your local Sales Distributor.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Luxembourg How to buy an ECD Customer contacts local Agilent Technologies sales office: Agilent Technologies Belgium S.A./N.V. Life Science and Chemical Analysis Customer contact center: Tel. +32 2 404 92 22, Fax +32 2 626 46 30 Pegasus Park , De Kleetlaan 12A, bus12 1831 DIEGEM E-mail: customer_belgium@agilent.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Name of local Competent Authorities Ministry of health Direction de la sante, division de la radioprotection Allee Marconi, Villa Louvigny 2120 Luxembourg Tel. +352 487 1 Fax +352 467 962 Web: http://www.ms.etat.lu/ Licenses • Defined in Reglment grand-ducal of 14 december 2000 • Customer must have at least license for use and storage. • License to import (including EURATOM authorization) is also needed.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 The Netherlands How to buy an ECD Customer contacts local Agilent Technologies sales office: Agilent Technologies Netherlands B.V. Life Science and Chemical Analysis Customer contact center: Tel. +31 20 547 26 00, Fax +31 20 654 57 48 Startbaan 16 1187 XR AMSTELVEEN E-mail: chem._Benelux@agilent.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Name of local Competent Authorities SenterNovem Den Haag Team Stralingsbescherming Juliana van Stolberglaan 3 Postbus 93144 2509 AC DEN HAAG Telefoon: (070) 373 50 00 Fax: (070) 373 51 00 Web: http://www.senternovem.nl/senternovem/ Licenses Defined in Decree on radiation protection dd. 16 July 2001, and Decree on transport & import of radioactive material dd. 6 Dec 2000. • Customer must have at least license for use and storage.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Norway How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Norway: Matriks AS Forskningsparken Gaustadalleen 21 0349 Oslo Tel. +47 815 32 560 Fax +47 22 95 85 60 E-mail: post@matriks.no URL: www.matriks.no How to hold an ECD • The customer license specifies the detailed conditions for storage and use of the ECD. • Customers must have a qualified expert in radiation protection.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses • The customer must have a license for use and storage. • The license to import is handled by the distributor, so customer does not need to have it. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" The customer contacts the Norwegian scheme for radioactive waste, IFE, that will organize the disposal.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Poland How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in the Slovak Republic: Perlan Technologies Polska SP. Z o.o. ul. Pulawska 303 02-785 Warszawa Tel. +48 22 549 14 00 Fax +48 22 549 14 01 E-mail: klient@perlan.com.pl URL: www.perlan.com.pl How to hold an ECD Customers who store the ECD need to obtain a license from the PAA to store the ECD.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses It is the responsibility of the end-user to obtain a license to use and manage the ECD from the PAA. The distributor takes care of importing the ECD and shipping it to the customer site, including any licenses required to do this. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD” Please return the ECD to the distributor, who will dispose of it in an appropriate way.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Portugal How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent Distributor in Portugal: SOQUIMICA R. Coronel Santos Pedroso n° 15 1500-207 Lisboa - PORTUGAL Tel. 00351 217165160 Fax 00351 217165169 URL: http://www.soquimica.pt/html/soquimica2.html How to hold an ECD Contact your local Sales Distributor. Name of local Competent Authorities Direccao Geral da Saude Ministerio da Saude Alameda D. Afonso Henriques 45 1056 Lisboa - PORTUGAL Tel. (351.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Contact your local Sales Distributor.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Romania How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in Romania: Agilrom Scientific S.R.L. Aleea St. O. Iosif 4, bl.M54 sc.1, et.7 ap.79 Sector 3 031034 Bucuresti Tel. +40 21 327 3648 Fax +40 21 327 3688 E-mail: hiresinfo@mail.dntis.ro URL: www.agilrom.ro How to hold an ECD It is the responsibility of the customer to obtain the license required to use or store the ECD. Please contact CNCAN for details about obtaining the license.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses Customers who use or store the ECD need a license. Please contact CNCAN for details about obtaining the license. The distributor takes care of importing the ECD and shipping it to the customer site, including any additional licenses required. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Please return the ECD to the distributor, who will dispose of it in an appropriate way.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Russia How to buy an ECD Customer contacts local Agilent Technologies office or Interlab (Agilent Technologies, Russia external authorised distributor): OOO Agilent Technologies Kosmodamianskaya nab., 52 Building 1 Moscow 113054 Russia Tel. +7 095 797 3900 Fax +7 095 797 3901 Interlab Tel. +7 095 973 2033/973 2034 How to hold an ECD • Customer must have a Ministry of Economics and Trade Development license.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Licenses It is the responsibility of the end-user to obtain a license from the Ministry of Economics and Trade Development to use and manage the ECD. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" • Customer can contact the distributor (Interlab) who helps to organize the disposal through designated companies (3rd party having all required licenses allowing to import/export/scarp radioactive materials).
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Saudi Arabia How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent Distributor in Saudi Arabia: GULFBIO ANALYTICAL CORP. Near Caterpillar Round About Al Gussais, Industrial Area III Dubai United Arab Emirates PO Box 28832 Tel. +971 4 26 71 888 Fax +971 4 26 70 990 E-mail: sales@gulfbioanalytical.com How to hold an ECD Contact your local Sales Distributor. Name of local Competent Authorities Contact your local Sales Distributor.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Slovak Republic How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in the Slovak Republic: Hermes LabSystems, s. r. o. Polianky 5 Bratislava, SLOVAK REPUBLIC 84404 Tel. +421 7 64 364 051 Fax +421 7 64 286 263 E-mail: hermes.plus@hermes-plus.sk How to hold an ECD A customer who stores the ECD needs to obtain a license from the ÚJD to store the ECD.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Licenses It is the responsibility of the end-user to obtain a license to use and manage the ECD from the ÚJD. The distributor takes care of importing the ECD and shipping it to the customer site, including any licenses required to do this. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Please return the ECD to the distributor who will dispose of it in an appropriate way.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Slovenia How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent distributor in the Slovenia: CHEMASS d.o.o. Baznikova 40 1000-Sl Ljubljana Tel. +386-1-427 7560 Fax +386-1-427 7560 E-mail: info@chemass.si URL: http://www.chemass.si How to hold an ECD Customers require a license from URSJV for using the ECD. The ECD should be registered by URSJV.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Licenses It is the responsibility of the end user to obtain a license from the URSJV to own, use and manage the ECD. The distributor takes care of importing the ECD and shipping it to the customer site, if all licenses are available. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD” It is the responsibility of the end user to return the ECD to Agilent Technologies Germany, or to dispose of it in an appropriate way.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Spain How to buy an ECD Customer contacts Agilent Technologies Sale Office: Agilent Technologies Spain S.L. Life Science and Chemical Analysis LSCA Centro de Atencion al Cliente : Tel. 901 11 68 90 Crta. de la Coruña Km. 18,4 28230 Las Rozas, Madrid E-mail: customercare_spain@agilent.com How to hold an ECD • Agilent Spain provides customer with a valid homologation certificate. This document includes all information about technical characteristic of ECD.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Licenses Prior to selling an ECD, Agilent Spain is committed to getting the Homologation from Spanish Authority for a specific ECD model and an authorization to move the specific ECD model from and to Spain and the other european countries which supplies them ECDs or GCs with ECDs inside. The customer does not have to do anything in terms of license or permits.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Sweden How to buy an ECD Please contact the local Agilent Technologies sales office: Agilent Technologies Sweden AB Kronborgsgränd 23 164 94 Kista Tel. 08 506 489 50 Fax 08 5199 2243 E-mail: customercare_sweden@agilent.com When the order is received, the customer is informed that an ECD can only be delivered when a copy of the license to use is sent to Agilent.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Licenses • Customer must have a license for use and storage. • License to import (including the EURATOM authorization) is handled by Agilent, so customer does not need to have it.. • No export license needed if returned to manufacturer or supplier How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" • Option 1: Customer contacts Agilent to take back the ECD and ship back to Germany for further disposal.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Switzerland How to buy an ECD The LSCA Customer contact center can be reached at: Agilent Technologies (Schweiz) AG Life Sciences & Chemical Analysis Lautengartenstrasse 6 CH-4052 Basel Tel. 0848 80 35 60 Fax 061 286 55 22 E-mail: customercare_switzerland@agilent.com Web: www.agilent.com/chem/dehome The ECDs have a type approval named "Zulassung BAG-2004/2". The customer can directly order the ECD without prerequisite.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Licenses The customer needs no radiation specific license and no radiation protection organization. How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" The customer can either contact the Agilent sales office, which will provide the required documents, or contact the ministry of health, which will advise him on how to dispose the old ECD.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries Turkey How to buy an ECD Please contact the Agilent Distributor in Turkey: Sem Limited Cihazlari Paz. San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti Acibadem, Cicekli Sokak Cicek Apt. No. 7 81010 Kadikoy Istanbul, Turkey Tel. +90-216-340 01 09 Fax +90-216-325 16 24 E-mail Ankara : semlab@superonline.com General Manager: Mehmet Balci E-mail: mbalci@semlab.com.tr Customer Engineer responsible for GC-MS: omer@semlab.com.tr (Izmir Office) and tcakal@semlab.com.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 How to dispose of an "end-of-usage ECD" Contact your local sales distributor.
2 Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries UK How to buy an ECD Customer contacts local Agilent Technologies sales office: Agilent Technologies UK Ltd Life Science and Chemical Analysis LSCA Customer Contact Center: Tel: 0845 712 5292 Lakeside 5500, Cheadle Royal Bus Park;Wilmslow Road; Cheadle, CHES SK8 3GR E-mail: customercare_uk@agilent.
Regulatory Information in EMEA and IDO Countries 3 Name of local Competent Authorities England and Wales Scotland Northern Ireland The Environment Agency TFS Service Scottish Environment Protection Agency Department of Industrial Pollutions and Radiological Inspectorate Carrington Lane Erskine Court Calvert House Sale The Castle Business Park 23 Castle Place Lancashire Stirling Belfast M33 5NL FK9 4TR BT1 1FY Contact - Mr R Bloom Contact - Mr A Whittall Contact - Mr R.
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