64 50 ... Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R 134a

64 50 ... - Instructions for handling refrigerant oil (for refrigerant R 134a)





Warning!
Observe the following points when handling refrigerant oil:
- Wear protective goggles.
- Wear gloves made from impermeable plastic.
- Do not swallow.
- Do not inhale.
Action to be taken after contact with refrigerant oil:
- After contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and take out contact lenses (if worn). Then seek immediate medical attention.
- After contact with the skin, wash body parts affected with plenty of soap and water.
- Do not induce vomiting if oil is swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
- If inhaled, introduce the person affected to fresh air. Seek medical attention if problems persist.





Warning!
Refrigerant oil is non-combustible and non-explosive at normal temperatures. In spite of this, the following precautions must be observed:
- Do not store in the vicinity of flames, heat sources or strongly oxidizing materials.
- Suitable extinguishants: carbon dioxide (CO2), dry extinguishant, foam.





Important!
Refrigerant oil is hygroscopic and must therefore be stored in suitable containers that are sealed airtight!





Recycling:
Dispose of drawn-off refrigerant oil as hazardous waste.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Absorb escaping refrigerant oil with fluid-binding material.
Notify the relevant authorities if larger amounts of refrigerant oil are discharged into above-ground water supplies, drainage systems or subsoil.