Analyze Target Carry target inside a plastic Very little risk of chemical Low Required: Low carrier to the MALDI-TOF exposure due to minimal Follow written procedures. analyzer. amounts of chemicals. Wear PPE: (no respirator necessary) lab coat Place target in instrument. Small risk of aerosol and gloves. Analyze target. production during Follow chemical hygiene plan. ionization process. Additional Protection Preferred: – Wear additional eye protection. Comments: Target Use 70% EtOH and 80% Moderate risk of exposure Moderate Required: Low trifluoroacetic acid to clean to chemicals. Work in Fume hood. MALDI plate. Wear PPE: (no respirator necessary) lab coat and gloves. Follow chemical hygiene plan. Additional Protection Preferred: – Wear additional chemical resistant gloves, apron. Comments:
Analyze Target Carry target inside a plastic carrier to the MALDI-TOF analyzer. Place target in instrument. Analyze target. Very little risk of chemical exposure due to minimal amounts of chemicals. Small risk of aerosol production during ionization process. Low Required: Follow written procedures. Wear PPE: (no respirator necessary) lab coat and gloves. Follow chemical hygiene plan. Additional Protection – Preferred: Wear additional eye protection. Low Comments: Target Use 70% EtOH and 80% trifluoroacetic acid to clean MALDI plate. Moderate risk of exposure to chemicals. Moderate Required: Work in Fume hood. Wear PPE: (no respirator necessary) lab coat and gloves. Follow chemical hygiene plan. Additional Protection – Preferred: Wear additional chemical resistant gloves, apron. Low Comments:
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