INTRODUCTION
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
See Fire.
Highly flammable, flammable, combustible.
In general, you must store them in “No smoking” areas. You must take care as regards cleaning and organization
during use, e.g. workbenches covered with paper towels; use applicators wherever possible; containers, including
secondary containers, must be labeled.
Solvent-based adhesives/sealants
See Solvents.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Water-based adhesives/sealants
Those based on emulsions of polymers and reticular rubber could contain small quantities of harmful chemicals. You
must avoid contact with the eyes and the skin, and ensure that there is adequate ventilation during use.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Resin-based adhesives/sealants
e.g. formaldehyde-based and epoxide-based.
These could release volatile, harmful, or toxic chemicals. You must therefore only mix them in well-ventilated areas.
Skin contact with uncured hardeners or resins could result in irritation, dermatitis, and the absorption of toxic or harmful
chemicals through the skin. Splashes could cause eye injuries.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, and other acrylic adhesives
Many cause irritation, sensitization, or harm to the skin. Some are eye irritants.
You must avoid contact with the eyes and the skin. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Cyanoacrylate adhesives (super-glues) must not come into contact with the skin or the eyes. If your skin or eye tissue
is glued, cover it with a wet compress and seek medical assistance. Do not attempt to pull apart glued tissue. Use in
well-ventilated areas, because the fumes can irritate the nose and the eyes.
For dual coat systems, see Resin-based adhesives/sealants.
Isocyanate (polyurethane)-based adhesives/sealants
See Resin-based adhesives.
Individuals who suffer from asthma or respiratory allergies must not work with or be around these materials because
they can cause sensitization reactions.
You should preferably perform spraying applications in a ventilated cab with an exhaust system removing the fumes
and spray from the breathing area. Individuals who are working with spraying must use respirators with an air supply.
ANTI-FREEZE
See Fires, Solvents – e.g. isopropanol, ethanediol and methanol.
Highly flammable, flammable, combustible.
Used in vehicle cooling systems, air brake pressure systems, and screen cleaning solutions.
The fumes from coolant anti-freeze (glycol) only rise when heated.
Anti-freeze can be absorbed through the skin in toxic or harmful quantities. Ingesting anti-freeze can cause death
and you must seek medical assistance immediately.
ARC WELDING
See Welding.
BATTERY ACIDS
See Acids and alkalis.
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