Risk Of Injury Caused By Burns To Skin And Eyes. Risk Of Poisoning Caused By Inhaling Fumes When Working With Heat-Shrinkable Tubing. - AS00.19-Z-0001-01A

Model all (4xWD, BUS, CAR, Heavy transporter, Light transporter, TRUCK, UNIMOG, smart) 

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 tubes, the high temperatures involved may cause burns to skin and eyes.

Risk of poisoning 

When working with heat-shrinkable tubes, 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 tube.
• Stop heat-shrinking immediately if the heat-shrinkable tubes become blistered or charred or show other signs of damage.
• Do not inhale the vapors that might be set free.
• Avoid contact with liquefied material.
• Wear safety glasses with side protection and protective gloves.

First-aid measures 

When melted shrink tubing comes into contact with skin or eyes:

• Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water for approx. 15 minutes.
• Treat affected area like a burn wound. Do not remove any burned-in parts yourself.
• Contact physician or medical service.

When vapor is inhaled:

• Take the person into the fresh air.
• Keep the person 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)