Toxic vapors due to heating of fluorocarbon rubber

Fluorocarbon rubber is very stable and harmless under normal operating conditions and temperatures < 200 °C. However, if fluorocarbon rubber is heated to more than 300 °C, e.g. by fire or the flame of a cutting torch, harmful gases, vapors and residues can form. The following components can contain elastomers made of fluorocarbon rubber: Oil seals, breather valves, screw plugs. Observe the following notes:

• Make sure that components made of fluorocarbon rubber are not exposed to temperatures > 200 °C. Remove the components, if necessary.
• Observe the temperature ranges specified in the operating instructions when heating components with fluorocarbon rubber.
• Avoid inhaling fluorocarbon rubber gases and vapors, as well as contact with cooled fluorocarbon rubber, as hazardous residues form during thermal load.