WÄRTSILÄ Vasa R22, Instruction Manual

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02A.3.1 Handling
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Ensure adequate ventilation if there is a risk of release of vapours,
mists or aerosols. Do not breathe vapours, fumes or mist.
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Keep away from flammable materials and oxidants.
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Keep away from food and drinks. Do not eat, drink or smoke while
handling.
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Use only containers, piping, etc. which are resistant to hydrocar-
bons. Open the containers in well ventilated surroundings.
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Immediately take off all contaminated clothing.
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Empty packaging may contain flammable or potentially explosive
vapours.
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Cloths, paper or any other absorbent material used to recover
spills are fire hazards. Do not allow these to accumulate. Keep
waste products in closed containers.
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Waste that contains the product is hazardous and has to be
disposed of according to directives issued by the local or national
environmental authorities. Collection, regeneration and burning
should be handled by authorized disposal plants.
02A.3.2 Personal protection equipment
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Hand protection: Impermeable and hydrocarbon resistant
gloves (nitrile rubber for example).
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Eye protection: Wear goggles if splash risk exists.
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Skin and body protection: Wear facial screen and covering
clothing as required. Use safety footwear when handling barrels.
Wear protecting clothes if hot product is handled.
02A.3.3 First aid measures
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Inhalation of fumes: Move victim to fresh air, keep warm and
lying still.
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Skin contact: Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap
or cleaning agent. Do not use solvents (the oil is spread and may
be absorbed into the skin). Remove contaminated clothing. Seek
medical advice if irritation develops.
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Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, continue
for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice.
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Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, in order not to risk aspiration
into respiratory organs. Seek medical advice immediately.
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Aspiration of liquid product: If aspiration into the lungs is
suspected (during vomiting for example) seek medical advice
immediately.
200111 Environmental Hazards Appendix 02A
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