Hunter H31, Operator'S Manual

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When handling cylinders (above head height) protective
headgear may be necessary.
When changing tanks, wear suitable gloves and safety
goggles or face shields.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
5.5.6 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Skin Protection – Wear suitable protective overalls
with long sleeves to cover exposed skin.
Eye Protection – Use chemical goggles or face shield
when changing tanks.
Hand Protection – Use impervious gloves when
changing tanks.
Use suitable protective gloves when handling cylin-
ders.
Foot Protection – Wear safety boots or shoes when
handling cylinders.
Head Protection – When handling cylinders above
head heights, protective headgear may be necessary.
5.5.8 Stability and Reactivity
Stable at ambient temperatures.
Hazardous polymerization reactions will not occur.
5.5.9 Material to Avoid
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
5.5.10 Hazardous Decomposition Products
Normally Carbon Dioxide.
Incomplete combustion will generate Carbon Monoxide.
See the Boating Safety Chapter for more information on
Carbon Monoxide.
Note: Can form explosive mixture with air.
5.5.11 Toxicological Information
Eyes: Will present a risk of serious damage to the eyes
if contact with liquid or vapor pressure jet occurs.
Skin: Will cause cold burns (frostbite) if skin contact
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with liquid occurs.
Fig. 5.8 Exposure Limits
Long Term Exposure
Limit (PPM) (8 hr
TWA) Short Term Exposure
Limit (PPM) (10 min
period)
Butane 600 750
LPG 1000 1250
Propane None Established. Considered to be an asphyxi-
ate at high concentration in air
(source: India LPG)
Inhalation: Low vapor concentrations may cause nausea,
dizziness, headaches, and drowsiness. High vapor con-
centrations may produce symptoms of oxygen deficiency
which, coupled with central nervous system depression,
may lead to rapid loss of consciousness.
ABUSE: Under normal conditions of use, the product is
not hazardous. Abuse involving deliberate inhalation of
very high concentrations of vapor, even for short periods,
can produce unconsciousness and/or result in a sudden
fatality.
5.5.12 Environmental Information
Spills are unlikely to penetrate the soil.
Unlikely to cause long term adverse effects to the envi-
ronment. Will photo-degrade under atmospheric condi-
tions.
Unlikely to cause long term effects in the aquatic environ-
ment.
5.5.13 Disposal Considerations
Product discharge may only be carried out by qualified
persons.
Do not dispose of any LPG container.
Return all cylinders to the supplier.
Note: This section on LPG is to be considered as a Danger
alert. However, we have added in the following additional pre-
cautions and warnings.
Open flame cooking appliances consume oxygen.
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