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LOW TEMPERATURE HAZARD [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Refrigeration Engineering
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
CONT

Low temperature hazard: some of the argon, carbon dioxide, and oxygen will be received in liquid form under pressure. In such form, the liquid and its vapor are extremely cold, ranging from - 109 to -320 degrees F for nitrogen. Contact with material at these temperatures results in immediate destruction of tissue or can cause severe frostbite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Techniques du froid
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
DEF

Tout risque associé à une exposition à de très basses températures.

OBS

Les basses températures sont dangereuses car elles peuvent faire geler l'eau. Comme la plupart des êtres vivants sont composés de plus de 65% d'eau, leur vie est en danger et ils doivent se protéger du froid.

Key term(s)
  • dangers des basses températures
  • risques dus aux basses températures

Spanish

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