These are, for example, acetone, white spirit, toluene, xylene, trichloroethane.
They are used in cleaning and dewaxing materials, paints and varnishes, plastics, resins, thinners, etc. Some of them may be flammable or combustible.
Solvents come into contact with the skin to degrease it, and repeated or prolonged exposure may lead to irritation and dermatitis. Some substances can penetrate the body through the skin in dangerous to life and health quantities.
Splashes in the eyes can cause severe eye irritation and even loss of vision.
Short-term exposure to high concentrations of vapors or aerosol droplets results in eye and throat irritation, lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, headache and, in the worst case, loss of consciousness.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to vapors or aerosols at a lower but not harmless concentration, which may not have characteristic warning signs, may cause more serious consequences for life and health.
The entry of such substances into the lungs (e.g. vomiting) - this is the most serious consequence of their ingestion.
Avoid splashing on skin, eyes and clothing. Use protective gloves, goggles and clothing if necessary.
Good ventilation is essential when working with these substances. Avoid breathing vapors and aerosol droplets. Keep containers of these substances tightly closed. Do not work with them in confined spaces.
When spraying materials containing solvents, such as paints, adhesives, various coatings, exhaust ventilation must be used, and in the absence of adequate general ventilation, respiratory protection should be used.
Do not use heat or flame when working with these materials, except as directed by the manufacturer's instructions.
Solvents (Freelander 2)
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