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11. Safety hints
In the event of a solvent leakage:
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Shut down the machine
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Evacuate all the personnel immediately into the open air
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Remedy the cause of the leak (wearing appropriate breathing
apparatus if necessary)
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Change any clothing soaked with TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc)
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Request BÖWE service personnel if necessary
The proper handling of TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc) is an important prerequisite for safety
whilst working with the machine.
The following potential dangers should be noted:
- TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc) is a very good grease remover, it removes
all natural oils from unprotected skin.
Protection:
Wear solvent resistant gloves, apply fatty cream to the
hands.
- Liquid TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc) irritates the eyes very badly.
Protection:
Wear goggles.
- Inhaling TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc) vapours reduces alcohol tolerance.
Protection:
Do not consume alcohol at work or shortly afterwards.
- TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc) decomposes in the presence of a naked
flame or even hot metal.
Protection:
No smoking.
- TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc) vapours irritate the mucous membranes in
the respiratory passages and eyes.
Protection:
Prevent escape of vapours, wear breathing
apparatus when carrying out major maintenance work.
Caution:
It is possible to smell TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc) (odour
threshold) in concentrations as low as 5 ml/m
3
of air.
- TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc) has a similar effect on the central nervous
system like that of an anaesthetic, it may cause unconsciousness and, in very
high concentrations, cause death.
- Special rules and regulations for the room containing the machine are defined
in the operating instruction manual supplied by the manufacturer. This manual
also contains guidelines on all additional safety measures and procedures in
the event of operational faults depending on the local situation as well as
instructions for First Aid.