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Alcatel Vacuum Technology France --- IPUP A100 Instruction manual
Safety data sheet
5 ) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Precautions in case of fire
Keep containers cool by spraying with water when exposed to fire.
Appropriate fire extinguishing media
Sprayed water.
Risks from exposure to combustion products
Possible risks are due to irritating and toxic effects of thermal decomposition products (HF and COF2).
Specific protective equipment
Breathing apparatus.
6 ) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Precautions in case of leakage/spillage
Wear suitable protective clothes (see section 8). Stop the leakage or spillage.
Cleaning methods
Absorb the liquid with earth, sand or sawdust.
7 ) HANDLING AND STORAGE MEASURES
Handling precautions
Wear protective clothes when required. Do not drink and eat during handling. No smoking is compulsory
in working areas. Avoid heating above the decomposition temperature (290°C). During handling
electrostatic charges may be generated and therefore take the appropriate measures to avoid it.
Storage precautions
Keep away from heat sources, from flammable, combustible or explosive materials and from incompatible
compounds (see section 10).
Compatible packaging materials
Store in glass or plastic (polyethylene) containers
8 ) EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limit values
Only threshold limits of by---products from thermal decomposition are applicable:
TLV/TWA (HF):
TLV/TWA (COF2):
2.5 mg/m3
5 mg/m3
Personal protective clothing
Eyes protection:
Hand protection:
Body Protection:
safety goggles
rubber gloves
worksuit or rubber apron