Risk of injury & Risk of poisoning - AS00.19-Z-0001-01A

Work in well ventilated rooms only. Wear safety glasses with side protection and protective gloves. 

Potential risks 

Risk of injury 

When working with heat-shrinkable tubing, excessive temperatures may cause burns to skin and eye.

Risk of poisoning 

When working with heat-shrinkable tubing, vapors may be produced which lead to symptoms of poisoning such as coughing, headaches, dizziness and nausea. Moreover, irritation may occur to the respiratory paths and eyes.

Safety precautions/instructions 

• Work only in well ventilated rooms.
• Avoid overheating the heat-shrinkable tubing.
• Stop heat-shrinking immediately if the shrink hose becomes blistered or charred or shows other signs of damage.
• Do not inhale the vapors.
• Avoid contact with melted shrink tubing.
• Wear safety glasses with side protection and protective gloves.

First aid measures 

When eyes or skin come in contact with melted shrink tubing

• Flush the affected area immediately with plenty of water for approx. 15 minutes.
• Treat affected areas like burn wounds. Do not remove any burned parts.
• Contact physician or medical service.

When vapor is inhaled:

• Take victim to fresh air.
• Keep victim calm and cover with a blanket.
• Contact physician or medical service.

Fire protection measures 

Suitable extinguishing agents

• Water mist, general-purpose foam, powder, carbon dioxide
• Protective equipment for firefighters (compressed air equipment, oxygen apparatus, chemical resistant protective clothing)