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Service, Vasa Engines Tekninen tiedote Teknisk bulletin
Engine section Engine type Ref. Date Issue Document No. Page
12 Cylinder head with valves %PP WDFI–S 17.01.1997 02 3212T026GB 1(3)

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In case of a valve blow-by, the O-rings for the valve seat must be changed.
Blow-by increases the temperature and the O-ring may be damaged, which
results in water leakage into the cylinder.
The fluoride rubber material, which is not only used in the O-ring for the
valve seat but also in other systems on the engine, can under certain
conditions, when exposed to high temperatures as described above, cause
the formation of toxic degradation and corrosive products. Changing the
O-rings therefore demands special precautions – described in section
“Handling instructions in case of overheated seats and valve blow-by”.

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In normal sealing applications the use of fluoride rubber products does not
cause any health hazards. The handling of products, e.g. installation and
service, can be made without any risk – provided that normal industrial
hygiene is applied.

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When changing O-rings, for instance after a valve blow-by, operators
handling the remains of burnt fluoride rubber must wear impenetrable acid-
proof gloves to protect the skin from the high corrosive remains. Appropriate
glove materials are neoprene or PVC. All liquid state remains must be
considered to be extremely corrosive.
Neutralisation of the remains can be done by using large amounts of calcium
hydroxide solution (lime water). Used gloves must be disposed of.

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Validity: Until further notice.

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Issue Document No. Page
02 3212T026GB 2(3)

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Dust and particles which originates from grinding or abrasion (wear) of
fluoride rubber can cause the formation of toxic degradation products when
burned (incinerated). Smoking must therefore be prohibited in areas where
there is fluoride rubber dust and particles present.
• Tobacco products must not come in contact with fluoride rubber dust and
particles!
• Operators handling (exposed to) must wash their hands thoroughly before
smoking.
• Operators must wear breathing mask and protective goggles to avoid
unnecessary exposure to dust particles.

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In case of a fire, burning fluoride rubber can cause the formation of toxic and
corrosive degradation products (e.g. hydrofluoric acid, carbonyl fluoride,
carbon monoxide and carbon fluoride fragments of low molecular weight).
Burning (incineration) of fluoride rubber is allowed only when using approved
incinerators equipped with gas emission reduction systems.

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Fluoride rubber can be used in most applications (up to 275 °C) without any
substantial degradation or health hazard. Use of or test of fluoride rubber at
temperatures above 275 °C must be avoided. If the material, in spite of
above recommendations, is exposed to higher temperatures, or in case of
an accident, there is a risk that the temperature will rise out of control.
• Effective protective countermeasure actions must then be taken
immediately in order to protect the personnel from exposure to steam or
condensate.
• Fire fighting personnel must wear breathing mask and protective goggles.
All unprotected personnel must leave the exposed area immediately.
Persons that have been exposed to smoke from the fire must be moved
immediately from the danger zone and are to be examined by medical
personnel.
• Neutralisation of the remains can be done by using of large amounts of
calcium hydroxide solution (lime water). Used gloves must be disposed of.
• Appropriate means or equipment must be available for treatment of
hydrofluoric-burns or other injuries caused by contact or breathing in of
degradation products.
• All equipment that have been exposed and contaminated by degradation
products must be treated with large amounts of calcium hydroxide
solution (lime water).
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Issue Document No. Page
02 3212T026GB 3(3)

• Impenetrable acid-proof gloves (neoprene or PVC) must be used to

protect the skin when dismantling the equipment and when handling
fluoride rubber products which have been exposed to temperatures above
275 °C. Used gloves must be disposed of.

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Operators handling the remains of burnt fluoride rubber must wear
impenetrable acid-proof gloves to protect the skin from the high corrosive
remains of burnt fluoride rubber. Appropriate glove materials are neoprene
or PVC. All liquid state remains must be considered to be extremely
corrosive.

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Move the patient from the danger zone. Make sure that he blows his nose.
Consult medical personnel.

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Rinse immediately with water. Contact medical personnel.

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Rinse immediately with water, put a 2%-solution of calcium gluconate gel on
the exposed skin. If calcium gluconate-gel is not available, continue to rinse
with water. Contact medical personnel.