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SECTION 1.3
GENERAL GUIDELINES

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

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