New Holland 6010 Service Manual page 11

Antifreeze
- see Fire, Solvents e.g. Isopropanol, Ethylene Glycol, Menthol.
Highly Flammable, Flammable, Combustible. Used in vehicle cooling systems, brake air pressure systems,
screen wash solutions.
Vapors given off from coolant antifreeze (glycol) arise only when heated.
Antifreeze may be absorbed through skin in toxic or harmful quantities. Antifreeze if swallowed is fatal and medical
attention must be found immediately.
Arc welding
see Welding
Battery acids
see Acids and Alkalis.
Gases released during charging are explosive. Never use naked flames or allow sparks near charging or recently
charged batteries.
Brake and clutch fluids (Polyalkylene Glycols)
- see Fire Combustible.
Splashes to the skin and eyes are slightly irritating. Avoid skin and eye contact as far as possible. Inhalation of
vapors hazards do not arise at ambient temperatures because of the very low vapor pressure
Brazing
See welding
Chemical materials - General
- see Legal Aspects
Chemical materials such as solvents, sealers, adhesives, paints, resin foams, battery acids, antifreeze, brake
fluids, oils and grease should always be used with caution and stored and handled with care. They may be toxic,
harmful, corrosive irritant or highly inflammable and give rise to hazardous fumes and dusts.
The effects of excessive exposure to chemicals may be immediate or delayed; briefly experienced or permanent;
cumulative; superficial; life threatening or may reduce life expectancy.
Do's
Do remove chemical materials from the skin and clothing as soon as practicable after soiling. Change heavily
soiled clothing and have it cleaned.
Do carefully read and observe hazard and precaution warning given on material containers (labels) and in any
accompanying leaflets, poster or other instructions. Material health and safety data sheets can be obtained
from manufacturers'.
Do organise work practices and protective clothing to avoid soling of the skin and eyes; breathing
Vapors/aerosols/dusts/fumes inadequate container labelling; fire and explosion hazards.
Do wash before job breaks; before eating, smoking, drinking or using toilet facilities when handling chemical
materials.
Do keep work areas clean, uncluttered and free of spills.
Do store according to national and local regulations.
Do keep chemical materials out of reach of children.
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