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1.9.3 Procedure in case
of an emergency
The general safety regulations and regulations for the procedure
in case
of an emergency as specified in EN 12671: 2007 (D)
apply.
Actions in case
of an emergency:
•
Ventilate the installation location immediately.
•
Wear protective clothing (safety goggles, gloves, respirator
and/or self-contained breathing apparatus, protective apron).
•
Implement initial help measures:
– In case of contact with the eyes, rinse
immediately with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
– In case
of contact with the skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water. Remove all contaminated clothing.
– In case gas is inhaled, move the casualty to a source of
fresh air. Avoid taking deep breaths. Consult a doctor (look
out for a racing pulse, as vasodilating treatment may be
required).
•
Spillages:
– In case
of contact with clothing, remove the clothing
immediately and wash with plenty of water. Chemical
spillages in buildings must be washed away with water.
•
Firefighting:
– Aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide are not directly
flammable. Extinguish the surrounding fire with water,
preferably using a fire sprinkler system to dilute the
ambient gas. Inform the fire brigade of the installed
production capacity and any harmful starting substances
that are being stored (precursor substances) so that
precautions
can be taken regarding possible risks.
For emergency phone numbers, see the acceptance report.
