Equipment end of life
Management of SF
6
gas
GE Information02- 2017 L80- 001EN/04
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SF
6
gas safety rules
New SF
6
D Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) is a colourless, odourless and non- toxic gas.
D However, it is a gas, which does not maintain life.
This 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 to
asphyxia.
N.B.: The maximum permissible concentration on a workstation,
assuming that people stay there 8 hours a day, 5 days a week,
is 1000 ppm (i.e. 0.1%) of the volume. This very low level is a
standard value for all non- toxic gases, which are not usually
present in the atmosphere.
Every recipient containing new SF6 gas should be labelled as indicated
below:
S7/9 Keep container tightly c losed in a well-
ventilated place.
S20/21 When using, do not eat, drink or
smoke.
S45 In the event of an accident, contact a
doctor i mmediately (if possible show the doctor
this label ).
S61 - Avoi d release to the environment. Refer
to special Instructions / Safety Data Sheet.
S63 If inhaled, move the victim out of the
contaminated area and keep them still.
S51 - Use only in well ventilated areas.
Clean SULPHUR
HEXALUORIDE
SF
6
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