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SECTION 1.3
GENERAL GUIDELINES

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Footwear must be a safety shoe with steel toe for protection. additional health and safety information.
Fifty-five gallon drums of coating are very heavy and can cause The above information is based on standard industrial practices
considerable damage if set on an unprotected foot. The sole and is meant to outline the hazards, and is not necessarily all-
should be of a soft, resilient material to give the best traction inclusive. Common sense and care in evaluating the possibility
without damaging coated areas. Use extreme caution when of hazards is essential.
working on sloped areas. Use lifelines. Wet coatings are very
slippery. Nothing contained herein should supersede local laws, codes,
ordinances or regulations.
When working in bright sun with light colored coating, wear
dark glasses to prevent glare blindness. The standards and regulations published by the Occupa tional
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of
Labor, EPA and local statutory authorities, where applicable,
PROPERTY PRECAUTIONS should be consulted for further detail and compliance.
Consider possible damage to property. Overspray can ruin
finishes on autos and other surfaces (brick, paint, plastic, etc.). CONFINED SPACES AND TANKS
Solvent vapors in confined areas can be harmful to plants This type of application poses greater dangers. Use extreme
and pets. Foods, even those stored in freezers, can pick up a caution. Isolate, vent, drain, wash and purge systems or
solvent taste and should be protected from vapors. equipment before maintenance or repair. Remove all ignition
sources. Check atmosphere for explosiveness and oxygen
STORAGE deficiencies. Use adequate personal protective equipment.
Moisture reacts with isocyanates to produce carbon dioxide. Observe precautions pertaining to confined space entry.
Do not breathe the vapors. Store in tightly closed containers
to prevent moisture contamination. Confined space “Entry Permit” may be required, check
with OSHA, EPA and other local regulatory agencies before
Keep product in a cool, dry, ventilated storage area, in closed proceeding.
containers and out of direct sunlight. Store in containers above
ground and surrounded by dikes to contain spills or leaks. Section 2: Job Conditions
Construction work such as expansion joints, control joints,
All material should be stored in a cool, shaded place, preferably drains, ducts and other penetrations should be completed
at a temperature of 65°F (18°C). Higher storage temperatures prior to the coating application.
for extended periods can cause thickening and even gelation
of elastomeric coatings. Water-borne coatings should not be Surfaces must be thoroughly dried to ensure adhe sion of all
allowed to freeze. primers and coatings. When in doubt, test for moisture with
a moisture meter or 16-hour mat test (ASTM D-4263).
When opening containers, check them first for any signs of
expansion, which can occur due to pressure build up resulting Dirt or dust that settles on sur faces before start of work or
from moisture reaction. Open containers carefully, pointing between coats must be removed.
them away from face and body to prevent expulsion of Surface and ambient temperature are very important to
material. optimize curing. Ice, frost, or condensation may be present
Whenever work is stopped for the day, all coatings and on surfaces less than 50°F (10°C). Application of some coatings
thinners should be stored in tightly sealed factory containers can be done at lower temperatures provided the surface is free
to minimize evaporation and fire hazard. Materials left on of moisture. Do not apply coating if dew point is within 5°F
unsupervised job sites may attract the curious or the malicious. (3°C) of surface temperatures, as at that temperature surface
Protect your materials properly and avoid potential harm to condensation of moisture is possible. The ideal conditions
others. for curing are 75°F (24°C) ambient temperature and 50%
relative humidity. Do not apply products when the ambient
Do not keep open containers in confined places.
or substrate temperature is rising. See temperature limitations
Protect water-based emulsion coatings from freezing. listed in product data sheets.
Containers, even those that have been emptied, may contain Job specifications require that surfaces be acceptable to
dangerous and explosive vapors. Do not cut, drill, grind, weld the coating applicator prior to start of work. Substrates
or perform similar operations on or near containers. Do not that are not structurally sound or that do not meet the
pressurize containers to empty them. In the event that thinners specification requirements for surface finish or condition
and/or solvents are used for clean up or dilution, consult should not be accepted. Correction of surface defects is the
the safety data sheet (SDS) for that particular product for general contractor’s responsi bility. Reviewing specification

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