Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. - AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
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Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Potential risks
Risk of injury
When the engine is warm, the cooling system is pressurized. If the cooling system is opened suddenly, there is risk of scalding from hot coolant which splashes out.
Risk of poisoning
If coolant is swallowed, this can result in symptoms of poisoning such as headaches, dizziness, stomach ache, respiratory paralysis, unconsciousness, vomiting and cramps.
Safety precautions/instructions
- Allow cooling system to cool down to a coolant temperature of less than 90°C.
- Open coolant cap slowly; in the case of a conventional coolant cap. turn it as far as the first detent and in the case of a screwed coolant cap, turn approx. 1/2 turn and release the pressure.
- Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
- Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
First aid measures
- Rinse affected skin with large quantities of cold water and cover with sterile dressing.
- Drink plenty of water with medicinal charcoal additive.
- If the person has suffered severe burns or has swallowed coolant, contant a physician.