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Safety Notes
June 2004 - 9507ES/5
Lubricants
It is essential that anyone concerned with lubricants read and
understand the following text.
Hygiene
Lubricants are not a health risk when used correctly for their
intended purposes.
However, excessive or prolonged skin contact can remove the
natural fats from the skin, causing dryness and irritation.
Low viscosity oils are more likely to do this, therefore particular
care is necessary in handling used oils which can be diluted with fuel
contamination.
Whenever handling oil products, maintain good standards of care
plus personal and plant hygiene.
For details of these precautions we advise you to read the relevant
publications issued by your local health authority.
Storage
ALWAYS keep lubricants out of reach of children.
NEVER store lubricants in open or unlabelled containers.
Handling Oil
New Oil
There are no special precautions needed for the handling or use of
new oil other than the normal care and hygiene practices.
Old Oil
Used engine crankcase lubricants contain harmful contaminants. In
laboratory tests it was shown used petrol engine oils can cause skin
cancer.
Observe the following precautions.
A. Avoid prolonged, excessive or repeated skin contact with used
engine oil.
B. Apply a barrier cream to the skin before handling used engine
oil.
C. Note the following when removing engine oil from the skin.
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Using a nail brush
will help.
Use special hand cleansers to help clean dirty hands.
Never use petrol, diesel fuel or kerosene.
Avoid skin contact with oil soaked clothing.
Do not keep oily rags in pockets.
Wash dirty clothing before reuse.
Throw away oil soaked shoes.
First Aid - Oil
Swallowing
If oil is swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Get Medical Advice
Old
In the case of excessive skin contact, wash with soap and water.
New
In the case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes. If the
irritation persists, get medical attention.
Spillage
Absorb with sand or a locally approved brand of absorbent granules.
Scrape up and dispose of in a chemical disposal area.
Fires
Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.
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