64 50 ... Instructions for handling refrigerant oil (for refrigerant R 134a)

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WARNING: Observe the following points when handling refrigerant oil:

Wear protective goggles.
Wear gloves made from impermeable plastic.
Do not swallow.
Do not inhale.
Action to be taken after contact with refrigerant oil:
After contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and take out contact lenses (if worn). Then seek immediate medical attention.
After contact with the skin, wash body parts affected with plenty of soap and water.
Do not induce vomiting if oil is swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
If inhaled, introduce the person affected to fresh air. Seek medical attention if problems persist.

WARNING: Refrigerant oil is non-combustible and non-explosive at normal temperatures. In spite of this, the following precautions must be observed:

Do not store in the vicinity of flames, heat sources or strongly oxidizing materials.
Suitable extinguishants: carbon dioxide (CO² ), dry extinguishing, foam.

IMPORTANT: Refrigerant oil is hygroscopic and must therefore be stored in suitable containers that are sealed airtight!

Recycling:

Dispose of drawn-off refrigerant oil as hazardous waste.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Absorb escaping refrigerant oil with fluid-binding material.

Notify the relevant authorities if larger amounts of refrigerant oil are discharged into above-ground water supplies, drainage systems or subsoil.