Vertrel Solvents - Frequently Asked Questions

Avoid Skin and Eye Contact: Some fluorocarbon liquids tend to remove natural oils from skin. Irritation of dry, sensitive skin may cause temporary irritation. Impervious gloves, protective clothing and eye protection are recommended. If liquids are splashed into eyes, flush eyes for several minutes with running water.

Use with Adequate Ventilation: Deliberate inhalation can produce intoxication and be fatal. Avoid product misuse. Vapors are six to eight times heavier than air. Vapors tend to accumulate in low places. Inhalation of concentrated vapors can cause suffocation. Provide forced air ventilation when entering tanks or confined areas. High concentrations of vapors in confined spaces can be fatal due to lack of oxygen. Over-exposures may cause tremors or convulsions.

Keep Away from Flames or Heat: Avoid contact with open flames or hot surfaces. Produces toxic by-products through decomposition upon contact with open flames or hot surfaces (although the toxic by-products serve as warning agents).

Flammability Risk: In the event of a spill or leak, blends could theoretically volatilize to within flammable limits. Remove all possible ignition sources and provide ventilation in the event of a spill.


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	What Safety Warnings Should be Posted in the Vertrel^® Work Areas ?
		There are four main categories of safety warnings required for these products. None are onerous, and most include a lot of common sense. Print a couple copies of this page and make sure your technicians understand these warnings: Safety Warnings to Use With Vertrel^® and Other Fluorinated Solvents Avoid Skin and Eye Contact: Some fluorocarbon liquids tend to remove natural oils from skin. Irritation of dry, sensitive skin may cause temporary irritation. Impervious gloves, protective clothing and eye protection are recommended. If liquids are splashed into eyes, flush eyes for several minutes with running water. Use with Adequate Ventilation: Deliberate inhalation can produce intoxication and be fatal. Avoid product misuse. Vapors are six to eight times heavier than air. Vapors tend to accumulate in low places. Inhalation of concentrated vapors can cause suffocation. Provide forced air ventilation when entering tanks or confined areas. High concentrations of vapors in confined spaces can be fatal due to lack of oxygen. Over-exposures may cause tremors or convulsions. Keep Away from Flames or Heat: Avoid contact with open flames or hot surfaces. Produces toxic by-products through decomposition upon contact with open flames or hot surfaces (although the toxic by-products serve as warning agents). Flammability Risk: In the event of a spill or leak, blends could theoretically volatilize to within flammable limits. Remove all possible ignition sources and provide ventilation in the event of a spill.


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