Dulas VC225ILR User Manual
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5.
Material Safety Information
THE REFRIGERATOR
The Dulas VC2225ILR conforms to the European directive 2002/95/EC on hazardous substances
and does not contain the following elements: lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB or
PBDE.
The absence of ozone destroying materials is in accordance with EC 1005/2009 (CFC-free)
It is compliant with European Standards (CE) EN60335-1:2010 & EN60335-2-24:2010.
R600a refrigerant
– Isobutane, is highly flammable when mixed with air. Do not inhale, ingest, and
avoid contact to skin. Ensure that any work carried out on the refrigeration circuit is done by a
competent refrigeration engineer.
THE PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (PCM)
The refrigerator contains an organic phase change material (PCM) that provides the energy store
for the refrigerator. This PCM material is a paraffin wax that is liquid at room temperature and is
stored in large tanks secured inside the walls of the refrigerator. In normal use the user will never
be aware of its presence. This PCM is classified under regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as a
category 1 aspiration hazard and is classified under regulation 67/548/EWG, 1999/45/EG as
having the potential to cause physical harm (R65 & R66). At normal ambient temperatures this
product will be unlikely to present an inhalation hazard because of its low volatility. At high
temperature aerosol/mist can cause an irritation of the respiratory tract.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or
physician.
P331 DO NOT induce vomiting.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R65: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
In the event of a PCM spillage:
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and safety glasses when clearing up spillages.
Use an absorbent substance such as sand to contain any escaping material.
If the PCM contaminates rivers and lakes or sewers inform authorities. Avoid water ingress
underground. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
