ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 14 Polychlorinated Biphenyls
transformers or storing PCBs or PCB items for disposal. The doors to rooms where PCB items
are located shall also be labeled.
that item.
C14.3.1.1.2. The label shall be accompanied by operating instructions specific to
C14.3.1.1.3. The label should be at least 23 cm (9.1 inches) high by 17 cm (6.7
inches) wide, and should be divided into two parts. The top section (at least 8 cm (3.1 inches)
high) should contain the name of responsible party, hazard symbol, and risk (R-) and safety (S-)
phrases. The symbol should be in black on an orange background. The lower section should
contain the following information in black on a white background:
C14.3.1.1.3.1. Contains PCBs suspected to cause cumulative health effects in
living organisms and to contaminate the environment.
the ground.
C14.3.1.1.3.2. Avoid direct contact with liquids or vapors containing PCBs.
C14.3.1.1.3.3. Do not discharge waste containing PCBs in drains or gutters or on
C14.3.1.1.3.4. Use, control, or maintenance operations during normal and
emergency periods, as well as disposal activities, shall be conducted according to Comitato
Elettrotecnico Italiano (CEI) norms. In particular, inspections and/or emergency interventions
following fires shall be conducted using a respirator equipped with cartridges to protect against
hydrochloric acid and organic vapors. In addition, waste shall be collected in airtight metal
containers and stored until final disposal.
C14.3.1.1.3.5. In case of abnormal functioning, consult the manufacturer.
C14.3.1.1.3.6. In case of spills of liquid containing PCBs call: ______
C14.3.1.1.3.7. In case of fire, call the fire department and notify that the fire
involves PCB-containing item.
C14.3.1.1.3.8. Opening of the item is prohibited except by authorized persons.
C14.3.1.1.4. If the item contains fluids with PCB concentrations of 50 to 500 ppm,
the label shall also state: “PCB contamination lower than 500 ppm.”
C14.3.1.1.5. All decontaminated transformers should have a label that contains the
following information:
C14.3.1.1.5.1. Fluids containing PCB have been replaced with: ________
C14.3.1.1.5.2. On date: _______
C14.3.1.1.5.3. By (name of the permitted company): ______
September 2012 Italy FGS 14-3
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