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.
Transportation of SFTransportation of SF
Transportation of SF6 gas is considered as a transportion of dangerousTransportation of SF6 gas is considered as a transportion of dangerous
materials. It must be carried out in accordance with the regulations in force,materials. It must be carried out in accordance with the regulations in force,
the International Road Transport of dangerous materials).the International Road Transport of dangerous materials).
For each transport, each container must be labelled, the label must beFor each transport, each container must be labelled, the label must be
visible and be combined with a Health & Safety / Transportation label and avisible and be combined with a Health & Safety / Transportation label and a
Transportation slip for dangerous materials must be drawn up.Transportation slip for dangerous materials must be drawn up.
In the event of a transportation of SF6 gas containing toxic products In the event of a transportation of SF6 gas containing toxic products
(waste), the document for dangerous materials must include the ADR 2.2 T(waste), the document for dangerous materials must include the ADR 2.2 T
Keep containeKeep containe
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 respiratory equipment.S 38 – In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S 45 – In the event of an accident, contact a doctor immediately (if possibleS 45 – In the event of an accident, contact a doctor immediately (if possible
show the doctor this label).show the doctor this label).
Avoid release to the environmenAvoid release to the environmen
special Instructions / Safetyspecial Instructions / Safety
If inhaled, move the victim out of If inhaled, move the victim out of
ated area and keep themated area and keep them
well ventilated arewell ventilated are
(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.
ng and unloading operationg and unloading operatio
ns are carried out ns are carried out
by trained and qualifiedby trained and qualified
personnel in accordance with the instructions in force.personnel in accordance with the instructions in force.
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