Extinguishing substances
➤ Suitable extinguishing media:
Foam
Carbon dioxide
Sand or soil
➤ Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Strong jet of water
3.8.2 Treating injuries from handling cooling oil
Eye contact:
Cooling oil can cause irritation.
➤ Rinse open eyes thoroughly for a few minutes under running water.
➤ Seek medical help if irritation persists.
Skin contact:
Cooling oil may irritate after prolonged contact.
➤ Wash thoroughly with skin cleaner, then with soap and water.
➤ Contaminated clothing should be dry-cleaned before reuse.
Inhalation:
Cooling oil mist may make breathing difficult.
➤ Clear air passages of oil mist.
➤ Seek medical help if difficulty with respiration continues.
Ingestion
➤ Wash out the mouth immediately.
➤ Do not induce vomiting.
➤ Seek medical aid.
3.8.3 Injury from Handling Refrigerant
Eye contact:
Severe eye irritation, watering, reddening and swelling of the eyelids.
Risk of caustic burns and frostbite.
➤ Open eyelids wide to allow product to evaporate.
➤ Hold the eyelid wide and rinse the eye with running water.
➤ Consult an ophthalmologist if you experience lasting pains.
Skin contact:
Initially a sensation of chill, skin may redden subsequently.
Risk of frostbite.
➤ Allow the product to evaporate.
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