Graco Reactor 2 H-40 FPH143 [10/34] Important isocyanate iso information

Important Isocyanate (ISO) Information

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Important Isocyanate (ISO) Information

Isocyanate Conditions

Spraying or dispensing fluids that contain isocyanates creates potentially harmful mists, vapors, and atomized

particulates.

• Read and understand the fluid manufacturer’s warnings and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to know specific hazards and

precautions related to isocyanates.

• Use of isocyanates involves potentially hazardous procedures. Do not spray with this equipment unless you are trained,

qualified, and have read and understood the information in this manual and in the fluid manufacturer’s application

instructions and SDS.

• Use of incorrectly maintained or mis-adjusted equipment may result in improperly cured material.which could cause off

gassing and offensive odors. Equipment must be carefully maintained and adjusted according to instructions in the

manual.

• To prevent inhalation of isocyanate mists, vapors and atomized particulates, everyone in the work area must wear

appropriate respiratory protection. Always wear a properly fitting respirator, which may include a supplied-air respirator.

Ventilate the work area according to instructions in the fluid manufacturer’s SDS.

• Avoid all skin contact with isocyanates. Everyone in the work area must wear chemically impermeable gloves,

protective clothing and foot coverings as recommended by the fluid manufacturer and local regulatory authority. Follow

all fluid manufacturer recommendations, including those regarding handling of contaminated clothing. After spraying,

wash hands and face before eating or drinking.

• Hazard from exposure to isocyanates continues after spraying. Anyone without appropriate personal protective

equipment must stay out of the work area during application and after application for the time period specified by the

fluid manufacturer. Generally this time period is at least 24 hours.

• Warn others who may enter work area of hazard from exposure to isocyanates. Follow the recommendations of the fluid

manufacturer and local regulatory authority. Posting a placard such as the following outside the work area is

recommended:

TOXIC FUMES

HAZARD

DO NOT ENTER DURING

SPRAY FOAM APPLICATION

OR FOR ___ HOURS AFTER

APPLICATION IS COMPLETE

DO NOT ENTER UNTIL:

DATE:

TIME:

____________