GE GL317D Instruction Manual page 238

SF gas safety rules
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New SF 6
02- 2017
Equipment end of life
Management of SF
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:
Clean SULPHUR
HEXALUORIDE
SF
6
S 7/9 Keep container tightly closed in a well-
ventilated place.
S 20/21 When using, do not eat, drink or
smoke.
S 45 In the event of an accident, contact a
doctor immediately (if possible show the doctor
this label).
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer
to special Instructions / Safety Data Sheet.
S 63 If inhaled, move the victim out of the
contaminated area and keep them still.
S51 - Use only in well ventilated areas.
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