Sealed Air Instapak Quick RT User Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the Instapak Quick
®
Temperature) Foam Packaging User's Guide.
For best results use Instapak Quick
packaging at room temperature (65º - 90º F /
18º - 32ºC).
Instapak Quick RT foam packaging is a fast, flexible,
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and easy-to-use packaging method that provides
superior protection for your products. It is ideal for
cushioning, blocking and bracing applications, and
for producing molded cushions.
Each Instapak Quick RT bag contains two separate
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liquids (Components "A" and "B") that, when mixed
together, will react and expand to form polyurethane
foam packaging. This foam is designed to provide
package protection for a wide range of products and
product weights.
Read and thoroughly understand the information
about safety and proper use of this product contained
in this User's Guide.
For additional information
on using Instapak Quick
®
RT Foam Packaging, see
our website at:
www.instapakquick.com

To Start a Bag

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Prepare the shipping box Completely unfold the bag
and item to be packed. and place onto a firm, flat
surface.
Read the information on
the outside of the wrapper. Note the location of the bag
activation area (ovals "A"
Open the wrapper by tearing and "B") and the steam
down from the top. venting area.
WARNING!
See the Safe Product Usage
To prevent damage due to
section of this User's Guide
puncture, never use a
and the enclosed MSDS
sharp object to remove
sheets for more information.
the wrapper around the
bag.
CAUTION!
Safety glasses with side
shields should be worn
while using Instapak
Quick RT foam packaging.
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For additional information
on using Instapak Quick
®
RT Foam Packaging, see
our website at:
www.instapakquick.com

Safe Product Usage

WARNING!
RT (Room
Before using this product, read and familiarize
yourself with important safety and instructional
information that is found in the Material
RT foam
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Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), the product
label band, and this User's Guide.
CAUTION!
Safety glasses with side shields should be worn
while using Instapak Quick
WARNING!
Do not grip, squeeze, or twist the bags to
activate. Always place on a firm, flat surface
and press firmly on the COMPONENT "A"
symbol to begin the activation process.
WARNING!
• Never apply pressure to help force the
foam mixture out into the larger bag.
• Keep bags out of reach of children.
• Puncturing or tearing any part of the bag
before mixing may cause liquid component
leakage or could result in foam escaping
the bag after activation.
• Unactivated bags should never be taken
from the packaging workplace.
• Always use Instapak Quick
well ventilated area.
• Avoid being in the direct path of off-gassing
steam to optimize user safety and comfort.
This steam is very warm.
Who to Call "For Chemical Emergency"
Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure or Accident
call CHEMTREC - 24 Hours
1-800-424-9300
(Note: Refer to Packing Tips on the reverse side prior to use.)
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After placing the unfolded
bag on a firm, flat surface,
start the activation process.
Press firmly on the COM-
PONENT "A" PRESS HERE
TO START symbol near the
lower left corner of the bag.
You will hear a small "pop"
sound to let you know the
inside seal has opened.
RT foam packaging.
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RT bags in a
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Mix COMPONENT "A" and
COMPONENT "B" by firmly
pressing back and forth
10-20 times on each "A"
and "B" symbol.
You will hear another "pop"
and the foam will begin to
expand into the bag.
WARNING! Do not grip,
squeeze, or twist to
activate.
WARNING! Do not grip,
squeeze, or twist to WARNING! Once the bag
activate. starts to expand it will
become very warm and
WARNING! Do not press
release steam. The words
on the COMPONENT "B"
"VENT" at the top of the bag
side first (the right side) to
indicate the venting area.
start the bag. This action
The vent is a series of tiny
could cause COMPONENT
holes that allows the steam
"B" to leak into the outer
to escape. Avoid being in
bag and out of the bag
the direct path of the steam
vent holes. Never shake
to optimize user safety and
the bag; this may cause
comfort.
foam to exit vent holes.
User's Guide

Environmental Information

Instapak Quick RT foam packaging minimizes the
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amount of packaging material used without compro-
mising the protection of goods shipped. Instapak
Quick RT foam packaging is produced without
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chloro-fluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluoro-
carbons (HCFCs), which have been associated with
the depletion of the ozone layer.
• Source Reduction
Instapak Quick RT foam provides superior
®
cushioning that maximizes protection with a
minimum amount of material. Less packaging
is used, so less enters the waste stream.
• Reuse
For companies shipping the same product
from location to location, Instapak Quick
foam packaging can be used for multiple trips.
Instapak Quick RT foam cushions can be
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reused as carton filler or reshaped manually to
fit other products for shipping.
• Return
Multiple locations have been established in the
United States and around the world where
Instapak Quick RT foam cushions can be
®
returned. To find the location nearest you, call
toll-free 1-800-982-6197 (U.S. and Canada).
• Waste to Energy Efficiency
Instapak Quick RT foam packaging is an
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excellent fuel source for municipal waste-to-
energy facilities.
• Landfill Compatibility
Highly compressible, Instapak Quick
occupies only 10% of its original volume when
disposed of in a landfill.
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Quickly place the expanding
bag of foam into the box.
WARNING!
• The bag should not be
• Never shake the bag; this
• Refer to Packing Tips
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RT
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RT foam
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rolled, crumpled, or
twisted when placed in
the box.
may cause foam to exit
vent holes.
for additional packaging
information (reverse
side).
Instapak Quick ® RT Userʼs Guide