TECHNICAL MANUAL
Chapter 4
- General safety regulations
NGSi 05÷15
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4 . 3
S a f e t y s i g n s
The unit carries the following safety signs, with which personnel must comply:
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R e f r i g e r a n t s s a f e t y d a t a s h e e t
Mask and goggles: A mask to protect the airways and protective goggles must be worn during cleaning operations.
General hazard.
Dangerous voltage.
Moving parts.
Surfaces which may cause injuries.
Denomination:
R410A (50% Difluoromethane (R32); 50% Pentafluoroethane (R125).
INDICATION OF HAZARDS
Major hazards:
Suffocation.
Specific hazards:
Rapid evaporation can cause cold burns.
FIRST AID MEASURES
General information:
Do not attempt to administer liquids or solids to persons who have lost consciousness.
Inhalation:
Move victims to the open air.
Use oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary.
Do not administer adrenaline or similar substances.
Contact with the eyes:
Wash thoroughly with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical assistance.
Contact with the skin:
Wash immediately in plenty of clean water.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately.
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Means of extinction:
Any.
Specific hazards:
Pressure rise.
Specific methods:
Cool containers with water spray.
MEASURES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL LEAKAGE
Individual precautions:
Evacuate personnel to safe muster points.
Provide adequate ventilation.
Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions:
Evaporates.
Cleaning methods:
Evaporates.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling technical
measures/precautions:
Ensure the presence of sufficient ventilation and/or air extraction means in the workplace.
Recommendations for safe use:
Do not breath fumes or aerosol.
Storage:
Close hermetically and store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
Store in its original containers. Incompatible products: explosive materials, inflammable materials,
organic peroxide.
CONTROL OF EXPOSURE/INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION
Control parameters:
AEL (8-h and 12-h TWA) = 1000 ml/m3 for each of the two components.
Respiratory protection:
For rescue and maintenance work in tanks, use autonomous breathing apparatus.
The vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation, reducing the oxygen available for breathing.
Protection of the eyes:
Safety spectacles.
Protection of the hands:
Rubber gloves.
Hygiene measures:
Do not smoke.
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