Care & Safety
Fluroelastomeric Materials Certain seals and gasket materials may contain fluroelastomeric materials such as Viton. Fluroelastomeric materials subject to high temperatures can produce highly corrosive acids. This acid can cause severe burns. New Fluroelastomeric materials at ambient temperatures will require no special safety procedures. Used Fluroelastomeric materials whose temperature has not exceeded 3000C require no special safety precautions. If any evidence of decomposition (EG Burning or Charring ) is evident, do not touch the component or surrounding material, and refer to the following safety procedure. Used Fluroelastomeric materials whose temperature has exceeded 3000C for example as result of a vehicle fire must be treated as follows. Use heavy duty industrial gloves and safety glasses. Ensure the material has cooled before removing and placing into plastic bags. Thoroughly decontaminate the affected area with an alkaline solution (EG Calcium hydroxide) and use a scraper or wire brush to remove any burnt residue. Thoroughly wash the area with a liquid detergent. Seal all contaminated material including gloves etc into plastic bags and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Do not incinerate If contamination of the skin or eyes occurs wash continuously in clean water and seek medical help immediately.
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