00 Safety instructions for handling oil
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WARNING:
Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! See 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin! See 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin! See 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
Recycling:
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.