Health and safety
When dealing with any refrigerant, personal safety and the safety of others, are vital. Service and technical people must be familiar with safety procedures and what to do in case of an emergency. Health and safety requirements, are available to all producers of refrigerants and must be obtained and studied.
Refrigerants non-toxic in the traditional sense, but, nevertheless, great care must be taken to ensure adequate ventilation in areas where heavier than air gas may accumulate. Carbon dioxide is not a simple asphyxiant. The impact of more than 30%, carbon dioxide, which leads to a quick death.
Refrigerants are classified according to the toxicity and Flammability hazard category EN378 and security codes are available from the Institute of Refrigeration Group A1 (low-toxic, non-flammable), A2/A3 (not toxic and flammable), ammonia and carbon dioxide.
In the UK and most of Europe it is illegal to dispose of the refrigerant in any other way than through an authorized recycling plant. In the UK legislation expects that anyone handling of refrigerants competent and correct equipment and containers. Disposal must be made on the basis of the approved contractor and must be fully documented. Penalties for non-compliance.
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Refrigerants