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COSHH ASSESSMENT
THERMINOL D12
Health Hazards :
IRRITATING TO SKIN
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED
VAPOUR MAY BE IGNITED BY SPARK OR FLAME
Department/ Work area:
Various sites
Approved use:
Secondary refrigerant in a closed system .
Who is exposed and when?
Duration of use:
Very occasional
No of People exposed?
Dependant on nature of work
Handlers during transport, charging and service work.
How is/could anyone be exposed?
During charging, when changing barrels, splashes to the hands, body and face are possible.
During service/maintenance work when system is broken into, splashes to the hands, body
and face are possible. Also vapour may be breathed.
Risk assessment:
Low Risk Providing that the following controls are followed
Control measures
Process enclosure
Local exhaust ventilation
Other ventilation
Method of work
Yes
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Personal protective
equipment
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No
Description/approved type
The product will be transported, used and transferred in a sealed manner.
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Ensure good natural or general mechanical ventilation.
Use barrel pump and hoses or tanker and hoses to transfer product in order to avoid
exposure. Ensure NO SMOKING
For charging, decanting and breaking into a system.
Goggles to BSEN 166-349B
Gloves - Nitrile impervious
Approved Overalls to be worn
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Respirator - good ventilation
Respirator - poor ventilation
Welfare
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Filter A2P3 ARCO code 01306 suitable for use with the filtermax full face mask
Hand washing facilities must be available
Eye wash must be available
Hygiene
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Do not smoke, eat or drink whilst handling.
Transport:
In manufacturers/suppliers containers with lids tightly closed. Use barrel handling devices for handling 200 litre
Drums, to minimise manual handling.
Storage:
Keep drums in a dry place away from heat sources keep tightly closed. NO SMOKING
Spillage: Leaks from containers or plant:
Do not discharge into drains, soak up with absorbent material (sand, sawdust) then place in chemical containers for
disposal by special means. Flush spill area with water.
First aid:
Inhalation - remove patient from exposure. Summon medical attention if required.
Skin contact - wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye contact - immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 15 minutes.
OBTAIN IMMEDIATE HOSPITAL MEDICAL ATTENTION. Continue irrigation until medical attention can be
obtained.
Ingestion - do not induce vomiting. Give a suspension of activated charcoal to drink OBTAIN IMMEDIATE HOSPITAL
MEDICAL ATTENTION
Fire fighting measures:
Extinguishing media - Foam, water spray, dry powder or carbon dioxide.
Move containers away or keep them cool by spraying with water from a protected position if exposed to fire.
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COSHH ASSESSMENT
THERMINOL D12
Disposal of packaging and unused substance:
Waste product must be disposed of by special means and classed as controlled waste, empty containers may be
left open to allow any residue to evaporate and then disposed of as general industrial waste. Unused product may
be returned to the manufacturers or stored long term as above.
Manufacturer/supplier:
Solutia Europe S.A./N.V. Parc Scientifique-Fleming; rue Laid Burniat, 3 B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve (Sud)-BELGIUM
In an emergency
Tel: - 0800 898298 During office hours
Tel: - 003235685123 Outside office hours
Substance:
100% hydrotreated heavy naphtha (petroleum)
Data sheet ref:
000000000205
Hazardous components:
100% hydrotreated heavy naphtha (petroleum)
Risk No and phrase:
R 38 Irritating to skin
R 65 Harmful : may cause lung damage if swallowed
Safety No and phrase:
S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray,
S24 Avoid contact with skin,
S62 If swallowed , do not induce vomiting : seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
EEC Labelling Classification :
Very toxic (
OEL:MEL N/A
) Toxic (
or OES
) Irritant (
) Harmful (  ) Corrosive (
N/A
Any other comments:
Assessor:
Date:
Date for review:
)
Flammable (
)