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QX200 Droplet Generator Instruction Manual

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Training

Proper use of gloves is recommended with use of oils and sample plates. OSHA requirements for PPE are set

forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 29 CFR 1910.132 (General requirements); 29 CFR 1910.138

(Hand protection); 29 CFR 1926.95 (Criteria for standard personal protective equipment). Any gloves with

impaired protective ability should be discarded and replaced. Consider the toxicity of the chemicals and

factors such as duration of exposure, storage, and temperature when deciding to reuse chemically exposed

gloves. Features to aid glove selection for handling of machines, assays, oils, and cleaning solvents:

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Butyl gloves are made of a synthetic rubber and protect against peroxide, hydroﬂuoric acid, strong bases,

alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones

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Natural (latex) rubber gloves are comfortable to wear and feature outstanding tensile strength, elasticity, and

temperature resistance

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Neoprene gloves are made of synthetic rubber and offer good pliability, ﬁnger dexterity, high density, and

tear resistance; they protect against alcohols, organic acids, and alkalis

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Nitrile gloves are made of copolymer and provide protection from chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene

and tetrachloroethene; they offer protection when working with oils, greases, acids, and caustic substances