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INFORMATION AND WARNINGS ABOUT OIL
Do not dispose of used oil in sewers, storm drains, rivers or streams; collect it and consign it to an
authorized disposal company.
Contain the spilt product from spreading using soil, sand or any other absorbent material.
Degrease the contaminated area with solvents, taking care to disperse solvent fumes. The residual
cleaning material must be disposed of as prescribed by law.
- Avoid contact with the skin.
- Do not allow oil mists to form or spread in the atmosphere.
- Observe the following elementary health precautions:
• protect against oil splashes (appropriate clothing, protective guards on machines);
• wash frequently with soap and water; do not use cleaners or solvents that can irritate your skin
or remove its natural protective oil;
• do not dry hands with dirty or greasy rags;
• change clothing if impregnated with oil, and in any case at the end of every working shift;
• do not smoke or eat with greasy hands.
- Also adopt the following preventive and protective equipment:
• gloves resistant to mineral oils, with lining;
• goggles, in case of splashes;
• aprons resistant to mineral oils;
• screens to protect against oil splashes.
- Swallowing: seek medical attention, providing the characteristics of the type of oil swallowed.
- Inhalation: in case of exposure to high concentrations of fumes or mists, take the affected person
to the open air and seek medical attention immediately.
- Eyes: rinse with plenty of running water and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
- Skin: wash with soap and water.
RECOMMENDED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING DEVICES
For guidance on the most suitable type of extinguisher, refer to the table below:
Dry mate-
rials
Water
YES
Foam
YES
Powder
YES*
CO
YES*
2
YES* Use only if more appropriate extinguishers are not at hand or when the fire is small.
WARNING
This table contains general instructions intended to be used as guidelines for users. Contact
the manufacturer for details of the applications of each type of extinguisher.
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Disposing of old oil
Oil spills or leaks
Precautions for the use of oil
Mineral oil: first aid procedures
Flam-
Electrical
mable
equip-
liquids
ment
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
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