10
SAFETY
BASIC PRINCIPLES
USE
MAINTENANCE
Refrigerant gas warnings
The equipment works with R452A refrigerant
gas (R404a on request).
High inhalation exposures can cause anaesthetic
effects. Very high exposures can cause abnormal
heart rhythms and sudden death. The sprayed
or splashed product can cause frost burns to the
eyes or skin. Dangerous for the ozone layer.
First aid measures
Inhalation
Remove the injured person from exposure,
and keep him warm and at rest. If necessary,
administer oxygen. Practice artificial respiration
if breathing has stopped or shows signs of
stopping. In case of cardiac arrest, perform
external cardiac massage. Get immediate
medical attention.
Skin contact
Thaw the affected areas with water.
Remove contaminated clothing. Warning:
clothing can stick to the skin in the event of frost
burns. In case of contact with the skin, wash
immediately with plenty of lukewarm water.
If symptoms occur (irritation or blistering) seek
medical attention.
Eye contact
Wash immediately with an eye wash solution
or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at
least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. If the injured person is
conscious, rinse his/her mouth with water and
get him/her to drink 200-300 ml of water.
Get immediate medical attention.
Further medical treatment
Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy
when indicated. Do not administer adrenaline
and similar sympathomimetic drugs following
exposure, due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmia
with possible cardiac arrest.
Firefighting measures
Non flammable.
Thermal decomposition causes the emission
of very toxic and corrosive vapours (hydrogen
chloride, hydrogen fluoride). In case of fire, use
self-contained breathing equipment and suitable
protective clothing.
Extinguishing agents
Use extinguishing agents appropriate for the
adjacent fire.
Toxicological information
Inhalation
Higher atmospheric concentrations can cause
anaesthetic effects with possible loss of
consciousness. Very high exposures can cause
abnormal heart rhythms and sudden death.
Higher concentrations can cause asphyxiation
due to the reduced oxygen content in the
atmosphere.
Skin contact
Splashed and sprayed liquid can cause frost
burns. It is unlikely to be dangerous by skin
absorption. Repeated or prolonged contact
can cause the removal of skin fat, resulting in
dryness, cracking and dermatitis.
