BMF FREEZER – USER MANUAL
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Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions
Refrigerant
In the BMF Freezer there are used one type of refrigerants. Carefully read the below description of the
refrigerants: R290.
Demand for information: Personnel working with these refrigerants mentioned above and below
must be educated to know about these safety sheets.
Field of application:
R290:
The refrigerant is used as refrigerant for R290, is refrigerant grade propane, a natural, or "not in
kind", refrigerant suitable for use in a range of refrigeration and air conditioning applications. The use of
R290 is increasing due to its low environmental impact and excellent thermodynamic performance. It is
non-toxic with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and very low GWP (Global Warming Potential). It is a
flammable refrigerant and therefore not suitable for retrofitting existing fluorocarbon refrigerant systems.
1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING! Flammable gas. Contents under pressure. Causes damage to
the following organs: Nervous System. Vapor may cause flash fire. Keep away from heat, sparks
and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite.
POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:
SKIN:
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
EYES:
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
INHALATION:
Acts as simple asphyxiant.
INGESTION:
Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE:
Acute or chronic respiratory conditions
may be aggravated by overexposure to this gas.
2. FIRST AID MEASURES
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If fume is still suspected to
be present, the rescuer should wear appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be
dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
SKIN:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
EYES:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of warm water for at least 15 minutes.
