Antifreeze
There are hazards in and around every automotive shop across the world. Among these hazards are the chemicals used in or on the vehicles themselves. With proper training and information, the handler of these chemicals will be able to protect him/herself from experiencing the dangerous potential of these chemicals. Along with a lot of overseen hazardous chemicals is a chemical found in every liquid cooled engine, antifreeze.
Over the years our engines inside of our automobiles have grown bigger and more complex then they have been in the past. The older technique of the air cooled system did not protect the engine from extreme temperatures, there for we have created the liquid cooling system. The problem we faced with this, is water will only protect the engine from mild temperatures before it will either boil or freeze. The answer to this problem is a chemical created by man from a natural gas, that when mixed fifty/fifty with water, will extend the temperatures before it freezes or boils. This chemical is antifreeze (ethylene glycol) which brings the boiling/freezing point range to 265 degrees Fahrenheit to negative 34 degrees Fahrenheit.
Due to the use of antifreeze in most every vehicle either diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or alternative fueled vehicles it will be handled frequently by technicians everywhere. The untrained or uninformed tech may not know the hazards that come with this chemical and what can be done to protect themselves and others. Antifreeze has many harmful effects that come with the exposure to it.
Due to the nature of the use of this chemical, improper contact could result in being burned. As a vehicle runs the temperature of the antifreeze will increase and pressure will build w...
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...rotection normal antifreezes and can be bought most anywhere regular antifreeze is sold for a small amount more.
Every automotive garage around the world has hazards. Many are preventable through training and knowledge of these hazards. Proper knowledge can save you and others the pain of finding out the hard way. Antifreeze hazards are just as easily prevented knowing what can be done and what can be used as an alternative.
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