Section 1
SAFETY
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Table 1 POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF FLUOROCARBON REFRIGERANTS
WARNING
!
Dryers contain HCFC. This substance harms the public health and environment by
destroying the ozone in the upper atmosphere.
CONDITION POTENTIAL HAZARD SAFEGUARD
VAPORS MAY DECOMPOSE IN Inhalation of Toxic Good ventilation. Toxic decomposition products
FLAMES OR IN CONTACT WITH Decomposition Products. serve as warning agents.
HOT SURFACES.
Avoid misuse.
Vent refrigerant outdoors.
VAPORS ARE 4 TO 5 TIMES HEAVIER Inhalation of Concentrated Vapors Avoid misuse.
THAN AIR. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS Can Be Fatal.
MAY TEND TO ACCUMULATE IN
LOW PLACES.
Vent refrigerant outdoors.
Forced---air ventilation at the level of vapor
concentration.
Individual breathing devices with air supply.
Lifelines when entering tanks or other confined
areas.
DO NOT administer epinephrine or other
similar drugs.
DELIBERATE INHALATION TO Can Be Fatal. Avoid misuse.
PRODUCE INTOXICATION.
Vent refrigerant outdoors.
Forced---air ventilation at the level of vapor
concentration.
Individual breathing devices with air supply.
Lifelines when entering tanks or other confined
areas.
DO NOT administer epinephrine or other
similar drugs.
SOME FLUOROCARBON LIQUIDS Irritation of Dry , Sensitive Skin. Gloves and protective clothing.
TEND TO REMOVE NATURAL OILS
FROM THE SKIN.
LOWER BOILING LIQUIDS MAY BE Freezing of Skin. Gloves and protective clothing.
SPLASHED ON SKIN.
LIQUIDS MAY BE SPLASHED Lower Boiling Liquids May Cause Wear eye protection. Get medical attention.
INTO EYES. Freezing. Higher Boiling Liquids May Flush eyes for several minutes with running water.
Cause Temporary Irritation And If
Other Chemicals Are Dissolved, May
Cause Damage
.
CONTACT WITH HIGHLY REACTIVE Violent Explosion May Occur. Test the proposed system and take appropriate
METALS. . safety precautions
CRITICAL PROPERTIES OF REFRIGERANTS
REFRIGERANT
CRITICAL TEMPERATURE CRITICAL PRESSURE
_F _C
Psia kg/cm@
“Freon” 22 205 96 722 50.8
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