Equipment end of lifeEquipment end of life
Management of SFManagement of SF
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ion contained in ion contained in
this document is indicative only. No this document is indicative only. No
given or should given or should
relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It isrelied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is
provided without liabiliprovided without liabili
is subject to is subject to
change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to
third parties, without express writtthird parties, without express writt
en authority, isen authority, is
strictly prohibited.strictly prohibited.
gas safety rulesgas safety rules
Under the influenUnder the influen
ce of electrical arcing, SF6 gas can be broken down ince of electrical arcing, SF6 gas can be broken down in
sub--products, which are more or less toxic and/or corrosive.sub--products, which are more or less toxic and/or corrosive.
Depending on their nature, these products can be irritant for the mucousDepending on their nature, these products can be irritant for the mucous
membranes, the respiratory tracts and the skin.membranes, the respiratory tracts and the skin.
The SF6 decomposition products are brought to light, even when present inThe SF6 decomposition products are brought to light, even when present in
very low levels, by a strong pungent and sulphur odour.very low levels, by a strong pungent and sulphur odour.
Every recipient containing used SF6 gas should be labelled:Every recipient containing used SF6 gas should be labelled:
be resistant to decomposition products (valves, connectors and piping inclu-be resistant to decomposition products (valves, connectors and piping inclu-
dance with the rules in force.dance with the rules in force.
– Keep container tightly closed in – Keep container tightly closed in
S 20/21 – When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.S 20/21 – When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 38 – In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respi-S 38 – In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respi-
ratory equipment.ratory equipment.
S 45 – In the event of an accident, contact a doctor imme-S 45 – In the event of an accident, contact a doctor imme-
diately (if possible show the doctor this label).diately (if possible show the doctor this label).
Avoid release to the environment. Refer to specialAvoid release to the environment. Refer to special
Instructions / Safety Data Sheet.Instructions / Safety Data Sheet.
S 63 – If inhaled, move the victim out of the contaminatedS 63 – If inhaled, move the victim out of the contaminated
area and keep them still.area and keep them still.
well ventilated areawell ventilated area
(Contains used Sulphur Hexafluoride SF6)(Contains used Sulphur Hexafluoride SF6)
R 26/27/28 – VERY TOXIC BY INHALATION, INR 26/27/28 – VERY TOXIC BY INHALATION, IN
CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED.CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED.
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