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1.2 Considerations before shipping samples to ACNS

Firstly samples are considered hazardous until shown to be otherwise. If a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available use this to determine if your sample is non-hazardous. If an SDS is not available contact the ACNS Lab Manager. If the sample is non-hazardous it can be shipped however please include a copy of the SDS on the outside of the box so the contents can be checked before the box is opened. If the samples are hazardous, contact the ACNS Lab Manager before shipping. There will be special packing requirements particularly if the samples have to be shipped by air freight. We strongly advise against carrying samples with you. If the samples are non hazardous and you have to bring them in your luggage be sure you have paperwork to show security and customs o cials if necessary. Without this paperwork there is a chance your sample will be confiscated by customs o cials.

1.3 Considerations when bringing your own sample environment

If you’re bringing your own sample environment equipment with you, please let us know so we can ensure that it is appropriate for use with the neutron instrument. Considerations include

• Can it be mounted on the sample stage for the desired instrument? For example, see Figs. 1.1 and 1.2.

• Are approvals needed (such as electrical, laser or pressure vessel) before use?

• Are any modifications or extensions to existing sample environment required to accommodate your equipment?

1.3.1 User-supplied pressure or vacuum vessels

If you intend to bring any equipment that is either a pressure or a vacuum vessel, please contact us with at least eight weeks notice to get the vessel approved by our pressure approvals o cer. It is best to start the conversation about pressure approval when you submit your proposal. Be aware that approval may require redesign or modification of your equipment to meet ANSTO standards. Refer to Approval process for use of pressure vessels at the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering.

1.3.2 User-supplied non-ionising radiation sources (UV, laser or welding equipment)

If you intend to bring any sources of non-ionising radiation, the Sample Environment group must be consulted at least 8 weeks in advance to ensure that safety approvals can be processed before your experiment begins. Safety approval may require interlocks to our safety interlock system. At ANSTO we follow guidelines set down by our regulator ARPANSA. Please visit their website for more information .