Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from skin and eye contact with brake fluid - AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
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Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.
Possible hazards
Risk of poisoning
Swallowing brake fluid can cause symptoms of poisoning such as headaches, dizziness, stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps and unconsciousness. A dose of more than 100 cm3 can have fatal consequences.
Risk of injury
Contact with brake fluid can cause serious skin damage to unprotected skin.
Procedural guidelines and safety precautions
- Ensure that brake fluid is only accessible to authorized personnel.
- Store brake fluid in original containers only.
- Only store brake fluid in suitable, appropriately marked containers. Never use beverage bottles such as those for mineral water, beer etc.
- Wear safety glasses and protective clothing such as rubber gloves.
If rubber gloves cannot be worn, the following instructions must be observed:
- Allow brake fluid to act on the skin for as short a time as possible; wash affected skin with soap and water.
- Change contaminated clothing as quickly as possible.
First aid measures
- Wash affected skin with soap and water.
- Change contaminated clothing as quickly as possible.
- If brake fluid enters the eyes, flush immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention if necessary.