Health and safety

Health risks

HyperOxide causes burns when in contact with the skin. It is not just an irritant but
can also be a corrosive substance for the eyes, the respiratory system, and the skin.
Accidental ingestion can cause serious internal damage. Accidental inhalation of high vapor concentration can cause pulmonary oedema.
Personal protection
The following equipment should be worn as appropriate, whenever there may be risks of
splashes or spillage, in particular when containers are being connected, discharged or
cleaned:

• safety goggles,
• gloves and apron made of a suitable synthetic material (no leather),
• plastic boots,
• face mask,
• positive air pressure mask or self-contained breathing apparatus when cleaning the tanks

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Suitably effective showers should be provided in the vicinity of storage, pumping, injection
and handling areas