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4. Regulations for the prevention of environmental damage
Engine oil and filter cartridges
D Old oil must be passed on for recycling.
D Take extreme care that no oil enters the waste water system or seeps into the ground.
Caution:The drinking water supply could be contaminated.
D Filter elements are classed as dangerous waste and must be treated as such.
Coolant
D Treat undiluted corrosion protection agents and / or antifreeze as hazardous waste.
D When disposing of used coolant, the regulations issued by the relevant local authorities must be ob-
served.
5. Instructions for handling used engine oil ∗
Prolonged or repeated contact between the skin and any kind of engine oil decreases the skin. Drying, ir-
ritation or inflammation of the skin may therefore occur. Used engine oil also contains hazardous sub-
stances that have caused skin cancer in tests on animals. If the basic principles of work safety and hygiene
are observed, handling used engine oil does not represent a health hazard.
Precautionary measures to protect your health:
D Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used engine oil.
D Protect your skin by means of suitable agents (creams etc.) or wear protective gloves.
D Clean skin which has been in contact with engine oil.
− Wash thoroughly with soap and water. A nail brush provides effective assistance here.
− Special hand cleaning agents make it easier to clean dirty hands.
− Do not use petrol (gasoline), diesel fuel, gas oil or solvents as washing agents.
D After washing apply a fatty skin cream to the skin.
D Change clothing and shoes that are soaked in oil.
D Do no put oily cloths in you pockets.
Ensure that used engine oil is disposed of in the appropriate manner.
− Engine oil is a substance that endangers the water supply −
For this reason do not let engine oil get into the ground, waterways, the drains or the sewers. Violations are
punishable.
Carefully collect and dispose of used engine oil. Information on collection points can be obtained from sales
personnel, the supplier or the local authorities.
∗ Based on "Information sheet for handling used engine oil".
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