Safety
13
2.4
Handling cleaning agents, solvents, inks and varnishes
Cleaning agents, solvents, inks and varnishes can
be combustible, explosive, corrosive, poisonous or
volatile. Observe the following instructions:
D
Provide appropriate ventilation in the room.
D
Avoid any possible sources of ignition.
D
Observe explosion prevention measures.
D
No smoking, drinking or eating when working
with these materials.
D
Wear protective gloves.
D
Comply with the relevant accident prevention
regulations, safety regulations and manufactur-
er’s data sheets.
D
Use only cleaning agents with a flash point of
at least 55
C.
D
When using dryers, use only inks and varnishes
that do not constitute an explosion hazard as
they are heated in the dryer.
D
Do not heat inks and varnishes above their
flash point.
D
Store all cleaning agents, solvents, inks and
varnishes in appropriate and properly marked
containers.
D
Store these materials in closed containers.
D
Remove any leaking materials immediately and
in the correct manner.
D
All waste must be disposed of consistent with
existing regulations.
D
Do not allow fumes from cleaning agents and
solvents to enter areas where air intake open-
ings are present.