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Risk of poisoning; Risk of injury; Risk of fire - AS40.10-Z-0001-01A

Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing the TIREFIT emulsion. Risk of injury caused by skin contact and eye contact with the TIREFIT emulsion. Risk of fire caused by ignition of the TIREFIT emulsion 

Do not swallow or come into contact with the TIREFIT tire sealant, which is an emulsion of rubber and terpene phenolic resin. No open fire or open light sources. 

Potential risks 

Fig 1: Precautions For TIREFIT Emulsion
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Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing the emulsion of rubber and terpene phenolic resin.

Risk of injury  caused by skin contact and eye contact. Especially sensitive individuals may experience allergic reactions following repeated contact.

Risk of fire  caused by ignition of the emulsion due to open fire and open light sources.

Safety precautions/instructions 

When using TIREFIT, ensure that smoking is prohibited and that there is no open fire in the vicinity.

When working with artificial light sources, ensure that no open light sources used, in order to avoid ignition of the emulsion.

Used only the compressor supplied with the TIREFIT kit.

Avoid eye or skin contact with any TIREFIT emulsion that may escape.

Highly sensitive (allergic) individuals should wear protective clothing, such as work gloves.

Immediately change any clothing contaminated by TIREFIT.

Avoid ingesting the TIREFIT emulsion, always wash hands after working with the TIREFIT emulsion.

First aid measures