VWR Flammable Materials Storage Refrigerator Intended Use | 3
Intended Use
The Flammable Materials Storage(FMS) refrigerator described
in this manual is for use in the storage of flammable inventory/
samples. This model have been listed to the appropriate
standards.
This product is intended for use in research for the storage of
samples or inventory in the following temperature ranges:
Refrigerators 33.8°F to 53.6°F (+1°C to +12°C)
This is not considered medical devices and have therefore not
been registered with a medical device regulatory body (e.g.
FDA): that is, it has not been evaluated for the storage of
samples for diagnostic use or for samples to be re-introduced
to the body.
Note: When storing corrosive materials, refer to the
instruction below. Any damage which occurs due to storage
of corrosives materials in a non-corrosive resistant model will
not be covered under warranty claims.
To store corrosive materials, use the appropriate units
following the instructions below:
• Only use models rated as Corrosion Resistant.
• Corrosion Resistant does not mean Corrosion Proof –
Care in storage is still required.
• Store only corrosive reagents/samples which truly need
reduced temperature storage.
• Flammable corrosive materials require Flammable
Materials Storage labeled for the storage of corrosives
• Containers must be wiped clean of moisture and
chemical residue before being introduced into the unit
and upon return from use.
• Containers must be sealed with either vinyl tape or
Parafilm®.
• Reagents/samples which release HX (X= F, Cl, Br, I) on
contact with moisture (e.g. Acyl halides, Organosilyl
halides etc.) are particularly damaging to metals.
• Volatile amines will react with HX depositing salts which
will lead to corrosion of metal surfaces.
• Volatile organic acids can exacerbate metal surfaces
already compromised, be sure these are securely sealed.
• Refrigerated compartments are cool or cold areas but
they are not to dry seal your reagents and samples.
• Bleach solutions release chlorine gas which can react
with other volatiles in the cooling chamber or directly
attacks metal surfaces.
• Periodically clean the interiors, clean up spills or leaking
containers.
• Failure to take precautionary actions may lead to damage
not covered by warranty claims.
Parafilm® is a registered trademark of Bemis Company,
Oshkosh, WI.
