ORTECO IIa Series, Use And Maintenance Manual

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English language Use and maintenance
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
Version : 1
Product :
IP HYDRUS OIL H.I. (ISO
4
6)
Product code : IP402
1
Page : 2/6
Date : 01/03/2006
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Other information: Any substance, in case of accidents involving pressurized circuits and the like, may
be accidentally injected under the skin, even without external damage.
In such a case, the victim should be brought to an hospital as soon as possible, to
get specialized medical treatment.
3.3 Environmental hazards:
Important hazards:
This product is not classified as dangerous to the environment, according to the
criteria set by the EU.
4. First aid measures.
Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye contact: Flush with large amounts of water; if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting to avoid aspiration into the lungs; seek medical attention.
Inhalation: In case of disturbances owing to an exposure to a high concentration of vapours or
mists, remove the victim from exposure; keep at rest; if necessary, seek medical
attention.
Aspiration of liquid into the lungs: If there is the possibility that the product has been aspired into the lungs (i.e. in case
of spontaneous vomiting), transport the victim to a hospital.
5. Fire-fighting measures.
General information:
Shut off source of product, if possible.
If possible, move containers and drums away from danger area.
Extinguishing media:
- Suitable:
Carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, foam, water spray (fog).
- Not to be used: Do not use water jets. They could cause splattering, and spread the fire.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Personal protection equipment.
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Useful precautions: Avoid accidental sprays (i.e. from broken couplings) on hot surfaces or electrical
contacts (switches, outlets and the like).
In case of losses from pressurized circuits, the sprays may form oil mists. Take into
account that the lower explosion limit for oil mists is about 45 g oil/m³ air.
Other information: Spilled product which is not burning should be covered with sand or foam
Use water sprays to cool the surfaces exposed to the flames.
In case of fire, do not discharge runoff water: collect separately and use a proper
treatment.
6. Accidental release measures.
General measures: Shut off source of spill, if possible.
Do not let the product flow into sewers, rivers or water courses.
Personal precautions: See Sect. 8 of this sheet.
Methods for cleaning up:
- Soil:
Contain spilled liquid with sand, earth or other suitable absorbents. Recover free
liquid and waste materials in suitable waterproof and oil-resistant containers. Clean
contaminated area. Dispose of according to local regulations.