Safety Instructions
TP17 / TPM
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© SIKA • Ba_TP17-TPM_en • 01/2016
2.1
Safety instructions for the application of calibration liquids
Before using calibration liquids, read the entire safety data sheet attentively. Pay
particular attention to the information on the physical and chemical properties.
Only use calibration liquids that are suitable for the required temperature range and
which are not flammable.
Always wear safety goggles for the eyes when handling calibration liquids.
We recommend the following calibration liquids for the various temperature ranges:
Calibration liquid
Calibration range
Flashpoint
Distilled water
0…95 °C
none
Silicone oil from XIAMETER
®
:
PMX-200 SILICONE FLUID 5 CS
-40 °C
123 °C
133 °C
PMX-200 SILICONE FLUID 10 CS
-35 °C
155 °C
165 °C
PMX-200 SILICONE FLUID 20 CS
7 °C
220 °C
230 °C
PMX-200 SILICONE FLUID 50 CS
25 °C
270 °C
280 °C
Water:
Only use distilled water, otherwise excessive limescale and soiling will build up in the
calibrator tank.
Silicone oil:
Use only the silicone oil recommended here.
Always read the safety data sheet supplied with the silicone oil before using it.
Always ensure adequate ventilation when working with silicone oil, since hazardous
substances can be released.
Prevent silicone oil from coming into contact with your eyes.
Since silicone oil is hygroscopic, always use the transport cover to close the calibration
bath after use.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Release of pollutants!
During the heating of the silicone oil at temperatures > 150°C in the presence of air,
small quantities of formaldehyde may be released.
Adequate ventilation is required, so that the permissible MAK value of 0.5 ppm in the 8-
hour average in the workplace during normal operation is not exceeded.
Mineral oil:
SIKA supplies the calibrators only with silicone oil.
Using mineral oil is possible, but must be done on your own responsibility. The danger
and the risk must be borne by the customer and our warranty will be rendered null and
void.
Please follow the safety data sheet of the mineral oil used.
The safety instructions for silicone oil apply analogously for mineral oils as well. The
same also applies to the corresponding sections for silicone oil in this operating manual.
