Safety & CodesQuestion 98 of 110
Refrigerant can cause frostbite because liquid refrigerant does what when it contacts skin?
a.Warms the skin
b.Acts as a mild lotion
c.Rapidly evaporates and absorbs heat, freezing tissue
d.Has no effect
Explanation
Liquid refrigerant boils at very low temperatures at atmospheric pressure, so contact with skin or eyes rapidly absorbs heat and can cause frostbite. Technicians wear gloves and eye protection when handling refrigerant. Cylinders and lines must be handled carefully to avoid sudden releases.
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