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Section 4 - Safety Information: General Safety
WARNING
If you are now using Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents
in pressurized fluid systems having aluminum or
galvanized wetted parts, IMMEDIATELY TAKE THE
FOLLOWING STEPS:
• Empty system, shut-off, completely depressurize in
accordance with equipment service instructions.
• Remove equipment from service, disassemble in
accordance with equipment servicing instructions.
• Inspect all parts for corrosion and/or wear. Replace
any damaged parts.
• Thoroughly clean all parts of the equipment with a
non-halogenated solvent and reassemble in
accordance with equipment servicing instructions.
• Flush equipment with non-halogenated solvent.
• Do NOT reuse equipment with HHC solvents or with
materials containing such solvents.
• Material suppliers and/or container labels should be
consulted to ensure that the solvents used are
compatible with your equipment.
GlasCraft is aware of NO stabilizers available to
prevent Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents from
reaction under all conditions with aluminum
components in a closed fluid system.
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION...
Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents are dangerous
when used with aluminum components in a closed fluid
system. Consult your material supplier to determine
whether your solvent or coating contains Halogenated
Hydrocarbon Solvents.
GlasCraft recommends that you contact your solvent
supplier regarding the best non-flammable clean-up
solvent with the heat toxicity for your application.
If, however, you find it necessary to use flammable
solvents, they must be kept in approved, electrically
grounded containers.
Bulk solvent should be stored in a well-ventilated,
separate building, 50 feet away from your main plant.
You should allow only enough solvent for one day's use
in your laminating area.
"NO SMOKING" signs must be posted and observed in
all areas of storage or where solvents and other
flammable materials are used.
Adequate ventilation (as covered in OSHA Section 1910.94
and NFPA No. 91) is important wherever solvents are stored
or used, to minimize, confine and exhaust the solvent va-
pors.
Solvents should be handled in accordance with OSHA Sec-
tion 1910.106 and 1910.107.
Toxicity of Chemicals
GlasCraft recommends that you consult OSHA Sections
1910.94, 1910.106, 1910.107 and NFPA No. 33, Chapter 14,
and NFPA No. 91.
Contact your chemical supplier(s) and determine the toxicity
of the various chemicals used, as well as the best methods
to prevent injury, irritation and danger to personnel.
Also determine the best methods of first aid treatment for
each chemical used in your plan
First Aid
If chemicals containing isocyanate are splashed on the skin,
they can produce ill effects. Steps to counteract such effects
should be started immediately.
Apply Tincture of Green Soap, full strength, to the contam-
inated area. If Tincture of Green Soap is not immediately
available, wash the exposed area repeatedly with soap and
water. Soap and water is not as desirable as using Tincture
of Green Soap because many isocyanate components are
not easily dissolved in water. In addition, soap and water
does not form a barrier to the isocyanate.
After approximately two to four minutes, wash off the Tinc-
ture of Green Soap with water. If there is still an indication of
isocyanate present, repeat the application. If the isocyanate
contamination is on the facial area, care must be taken to
avoid getting the Tincture of Green Soap in the eyes.
If the person develops breathing difficulties, oxygen should
be administered. Quite often the exposed person will experi-
ence residual effects such as coughing spells
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING
Contact a doctor immediately in the event of an injury and
give him the information you have collected. If your informa-
tion includes first aid instructions, administer first aid imme-
diately while you are contacting the doctor.
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