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 GRID GRID
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gas safety rulesgas safety rules
New SFNew SF
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Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) iSulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) i
s a colourless, odourless and non-s a colourless, odourless and non-
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oxic gas.oxic gas.
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However, it is a gas, which does not maintain life.However, it is a gas, which does not maintain life.
This gas is heavier than air and the lower parts such as trenches or cableThis gas is heavier than air and the lower parts such as trenches or cable
troughs can contain a strong concentration of this gas, which could lead totroughs can contain a strong concentration of this gas, which could lead to
asphyxia.asphyxia.
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losed in a welllosed in a well
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ventilated place.ventilated place.
S 20/21 – When using, do not eat, drink orS 20/21 – When using, do not eat, drink or
smoke.smoke.
S 45 – In the event of an accident, contact aS 45 – In the event of an accident, contact a
doctor immediately (if possible show the doctordoctor immediately (if possible show the doctor
this label).this label).
S61 -S61 -
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Avoid release to Avoid release to
the environment. Referthe environment. Refer
to special Instructions / Safety Data Sheet.to special Instructions / Safety Data Sheet.
S 63 – If inhaled, move the victim out of theS 63 – If inhaled, move the victim out of the
contaminated area and keep them still.contaminated area and keep them still.
S51 -S51 -
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