00 Safety instructions for handling oil: Recycling

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Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Measures if oil is unintentionally released:

Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems, pits, cellars, water and the ground.
Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.

NOTE: Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.