DeDietrich AWHP 4 MR User Manual page 11

Tab.2 Precautions for use
First aid
Fire prevention meas­
ures
In the event of acciden­
tal spillage
Handling
Personal protection
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If inhaled:
Evacuate the subject from the contaminated area and take him into the
open air.
If feeling unwell: call a doctor.
In the event of contact with the skin:
Treat frost injuries like burns. Rinse with copious amounts of tepid water,
do not remove clothing (risk of adhesion to the skin).
If skin burns appear, call a doctor immediately.
In the event of contact with the eyes:
Rinse immediately with water, holding the eyelids well apart (for at least 15
minutes).
Consult an ophthalmologist immediately.
Appropriate extinguishing agents: All extinguishing agents can be used.
Inappropriate extinguishing agents: none to our knowledge. In the event of
fire nearby, use the appropriate extinguishing agents.
Specific hazards:
Rise in pressure: in the presence of air, an inflammable mixture may form
under certain temperature and pressure conditions.
Toxic and corrosive vapours may be released by the effect of the heat.
Special intervention methods: cool the volumes exposed to heat with water
spray.
Protection of the firemen:
Full self-contained breathing apparatus.
Complete body protection.
Individual precautions:
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Do not intervene without appropriate protective equipment.
Do not inhale the vapours.
Evacuate the hazardous area.
Stop the leakage.
Eradicate all sources of ignition.
Ventilate the spillage area mechanically.
Cleaning / decontamination: allow any residual product to evaporate.
In the event of contact with the eyes: Rinse immediately with water, holding
the eyelids well apart (for at least 15 minutes). Consult an ophthalmologist
immediately.
Technical measures: ventilation
Precautions to be taken:
No smoking.
Prevent the build-up of electrostatic charges.
Work in a well ventilated place.
Respiratory protection:
If ventilation is insufficient: AX type cartridge mask.
In confined spaces: self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hand protection: protective gloves in leather or nitrile rubber.
Eye protection: safety glasses with side protection.
Skin protection: clothing made principally of cotton
Industrial hygiene: do not drink, eat or smoke at the place of work.
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