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Safety data sheet for R600a gas
Measures in the event of accidental leakage
Allow the material to evaporate providing that adequate
ventilation is provided.
Behaviour of gas
The gas is highly inflammable; therefore, absolutely avoid
contact with naked flames and hot surfaces. Gas R600a is
heavier than air, and therefore, high concentrations could form
close to the floor where general ventilation is poor.
First aid
Inhalation
Take the exposed person from the polluted area and carry him
to a warm, well ventilated place.
Long exposure can cause the onset of asphyxia and possible
loss of consciousness. If necessary, practice artificial respiration,
and, in the most serious cases, administer oxygen, under close
medical supervision.
Skin contact
It is unlikely that occasional contact with the skin is dangerous
by cutaneous absorption. If this happens: thoroughly wash the
affected zone.
Liquid splashes and atomised liquid can cause freezing burns:
Wash the affected part with plenty of water and call in a doctor
to treat any burns.
Eye contact
Wash with plenty of water, with eye lids well open, and call in
a specialised doctor as soon as possible.
In any event, we advise you to consult your own doctor
following contact with or inhalation of R600a gas.
Disposal and interruption
Under the provisions of art.13 of Law Decree
of 25 July 2005, No.151 “Implementation of
Directives 2002/95 CE, 2002/96/CE and
2003/108/CE, concerning the reduction in
the use of dangerous substances in electric
and electronic appliances, and the disposal
of waste”:
The symbol of the crossed rubbish bin affixed to the appliance
or to its package indicates that, at the end of its useful life, the
product must collected separately from other waste. Therefore,
the user shall transfer the appliance, when it has reached
the end of its life, to centres for differentiated collection of
electronic and electro-technical waste, or redelivery it to the
seller when the user buys a new appliance of equivalent type,
one for one.
Make sure that the old appliance is transported to the collection
point for its disposal without any damage to the cooling circuit.
You will therefore be sure of preventing uncontrolled outflow
of refrigerant. The refrigerant data are shown on the appliance’s
data plate.
The cycloisopenthane, a substance not harmful to ozone, is
used as an expander for the insulating foam.
Adequate differentiated collection, prior to sending the out-
of-service appliance for environmentally compatible recycling,
treatment and disposal, contributes to avoiding possible
negative effects on the environment and health, and favours
the use and/or recycling of the materials the appliance is
composed of.
Abusive disposal of the product by the user, entails the
application of the sanctions under current legal regulations.
For more detailed information about the available collection
systems, contact your local waste disposal service. We thank you
for your contribution to the protection of the environment.
We advise you to cut the power cable before taking the
appliance to the collection centres.
Make the closing of the door unfit for use (by removing
the seals), or better still, remove the door in order, for
example, to prevent a child risking to stay shut inside
while playing.
