Applicable symbols

Applicable symbols
Topic LCI-USG-0095, Last Updated 11/08/2024

The following symbols can be present on the device, system, or packaging.

Symbol Definition
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Confirms that a manufactured product complies with all applicable European Community directives
UK Conformity Assessed marking confirms that a manufactured product is in conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain
Australia EMC compliant
Confirms that a manufactured product complies with all applicable United States and Canadian safety requirements
Confirms that a manufactured product complies with all applicable United States and Canadian safety requirements
Environmentally friendly use period (China RoHS): indicates the number of years from the date of manufacture until the product, or components within the product, are likely to be discarded or degrade into the environment
ACT (Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency) is an environmental impact factor label that provides third-party verification of the sustainable impacts of a life science lab product, its operations, and its end of life.
Consult instructions for use
Alternating current

Electrical and electronic equipment with this symbol may contain hazardous substances and should not be disposed of as general waste

For compliance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment legislation, contact Waters Corporation for the correct disposal and recycling instructions

For indoor use only
No pushing
Do not connect to an LC system
Indicates the maximum load you can place on that item (for example, 10kg)
Indicates that the part can be cleaned in an ultrasonic bath
Serial number
Part number, catalog number

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