Chlorofluorocarbons (Cfc); Clutch Fluids; Dusts; Electric Shock - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (CONTINUED)
• Do store chemical materials according to national
and local regulations.
• Do keep chemical materials out of the reach of
children.
Chemical Materials - Do Nots
• Do not mix chemical materials except under the
manufacturers instructions; some chemicals can
form other toxic or harmful chemicals, give off
toxic or harmful fumes or become explosive when
mixed together.
• Do not spray chemical materials, particularly those
based on solvents, in confined spaces, for
example when people are inside a vehicle.
• Do not apply heat or flame to chemical materials
except under the manufacturers instructions.
Some are highly flammable and some may
release toxic or harmful fumes.
• Do not leave containers open. Fumes given off
can build up to toxic, harmful or explosive
concentrations. Some fumes are heavier than air
and will accumulate in confined areas such as
pits.
• Do not transfer chemical materials to unlabelled
containers.
• Do not clean hands or clothing with chemicals.
Chemicals, particularly solvents and fuels, will dry
skin and may cause irritation leading to dermatitis
or be absorbed through the skin in toxic or harmful
quantities.
• Do not use emptied containers for other materials
except when they have been cleaned under
supervised conditions.
• Do not sniff or smell chemical materials. Brief
exposure to high concentrations of fumes can be
toxic or harmful.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)

There is concern in the scientific community that CFCs
and Halons are depleting the upper ozone layer, which
filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation. Decreased
filtration of ultraviolet radiation may result in increases
in skin cancer, cataracts and immune system
suppression in humans, as well as decreased
productivity of crops and aquatic systems.
CFCs are used primarily as refrigerants in vehicle air
conditioning systems and as aerosol propellants.
Halons are used as fire extinguishants.
Ford supports worldwide elimination of CFC usage
and it is recommended that Company subsidiaries and
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affiliates should phase out CFC usage as soon as
acceptable substitutes are commercially available.

Clutch Fluids

See Brake fluids.

Clutch Linings and Pads

See Asbestos.

Corrosion Protection Materials

See also Solvents, Fire.
Highly flammable, flammable – observe No Smoking
policy.
These materials are varied and the manufacturers
instructions should be followed. They may contain
solvents, resins or petroleum products. Skin and eye
contact should be avoided. They should only be
sprayed in conditions of adequate ventilation and not
in confined spaces.

Cutting

See Welding.

Dewaxing

See Solvents and Fuels (Kerosene).

Dusts

Powder, dusts or clouds may be irritant, harmful or
toxic. Avoid breathing dusts from powdery chemical
materials or those arising from dry abrasion
operations. Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is
inadequate.
Fine dusts of combustible material can present an
explosion hazard. Avoid explosive limits and sources
of ignition.

Electric Shock

Electric shock can result from the use of faulty
electrical equipment or from the misuse of equipment
in good condition.
Make sure that electrical equipment is maintained in
good condition and frequently tested. Faulty
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