Manual - Solar hot water systems
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4.6.4 Safety
data
sheet
1.
Substance/Formulation and company name
1.1
Information on the product:
Trade name of the Vaillant solar fluid
(item no. 302 362)
1.2
Information on the supplier: <NewLine/>Vaillant
GmbH, Berghauser Str. 40,
42859 Remscheid, Germany
Tel49 (02191) 18 - 0,
fax +49 (02191) 182810,
Emergency information: your local poison
information centre
(see directory assistance or telephone directory).
2.
Composition/Information on components
2.1
Chemical properties
Watery solution of 1.2 propylene glycol with
corrosion inhibitors
3. Possible
risks
3.1
No particular risks known
4. First-aid
measures
4.1 General
notes:
Remove dirty clothes.
4.2 After
inhaling:
Discomfort after inhaling fumes/
aerosol: fresh air, help from a doctor.
4.3 After
skin
contact:
Wash off with water and soap.
4.4 After eye contact:
Wash thoroughly under running water with wide
open eyes for at least 15 minutes.
4.5 After
swallowing:
Rinse your mouth and then drink plenty of water.
4.6
Notes for the doctor:
Treatment of symptoms (decontamination,
vital function), no specific antidote known.
5. Firefighting
measures
5.1
Appropriate extinguishing agents:
Spray, solid extinguishing agent, alcohol-fast
foam, carbon dioxide (CO
2
)
5.2 Particular
hazards:
Fumes which are detrimental to health. Formation
of smoke/mist. The specified substances/
substance groups may be released in the event of
a fire.
5.3
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Wear a breathing apparatus which is independent
of the circulating air in the event of a fire.
5.4 Further
details:
The hazard depends on the combustible
substances and the fire conditions. Polluted fire
water must be disposed of according to local
official regulations.
6.
Measures to be taken if substances are
released accidentally
6.1 Individual-related
measures:
No particular measures required.
6.2 Environmental
measures:
The product may not be discharged into waters
without pre-treatment (biological sewage plant).
6.3 Cleaning/Collection
methods:
Pump out the product in the event of large
quantities.
Absorb small quantities with appropriate fluid
bonding material. Then dispose of them according
to regulations.
Rinse away splashes with plenty of water. Inform
the local water authority in the event of large
quantities which could flow into the drainage or
waters.
7.
Handling and storage
7.1 Handling:
Good ventilation of the workplace, no other
particular measures required.
7.2
Fire and explosion protection:
No exceptional measures required.
Cool any endangered containers with water.
7.3 Storage:
Close containers tightly and store them at dry
places. Do not use any galvanised containers for
storage.
8.
Limitation of exposure and personal protective
equipment
8.1 Personal
protective
gear:
Hand protection: chemical-resistant protective
gloves (EN 374). Suitable materials even in the
event of prolonged, direct contact (recommended:
protection index 6, corresponding to > 480
minutes permeation time according to EN 374):
flour elastomer (FKM) – 0.7 mm layer thickness.
Suitable materials for brief contact or splashes
(recommended: at least protection index 2,
corresponding to > 30 minutes permeation time
according to EN 374): nitrile rubber (NBR) – 0.4
mm layer thickness. Due to the large variety of
types, observe the instruction manuals of the
manufacturer.
8.2 Eye
protection:
Safety glasses with lateral protection (framed
glasses) (EN 166)
8.3
General safety and hygiene measures:
Observe the usual protective measures for
dealing with chemicals.
4 Description of the components