64 50... Safety precautions when 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 strongly oxidizing materials.
- Suitable extinguishants: carbon dioxide (CO2 ), dry extinguishant, foam.
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.