Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from skin and eye contact with brake fluid

Risk of poisoning by swallowing brake fluid.

In the case of fluid brake ingestion, poisoning symptoms will arise, such as headache, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps and loss of consciousness. A dose above 100 cm³ can have lethal consequences. In case of brake fluid ingestion, medical assistance will always be necessary.

Risk of injury

When getting in contact with the skin the brake fluid can cause serious injuries.

Measures of protection/ procedures

 Ensure that only authorized personnel have access.

 Only keep brake fluid in original containers, correctly identified. Under no circumstances should brake fluid be stored in beverage bottles, for instance: mineral water, beer bottles, etc.

 Wear protective gloves and clothes, rubber gloves for example.

 If rubber gloves are not available, the following points are to be observed:

 Do not let the brake fluid act on the skin, clean immediately with water and soap the affected skin area.

 Change the wet clothes as soon as possible.

Measures of first aid

 Wash the wet skin with water and soap

 Change the wet clothes as soon as possible.

 Should the brake fluid reach the eyes, rinse them with abundant clean water. Should irritation occur, immediately seek ophthalmic assistance.