Magnum Venus Plastech INNOVATOR MEGAJECT 5000 (8001) - Manual (Page 9)

MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH Innovator Megaject Manual 9
When all three elements are present, the result can be an extremely violent explosion.
The reaction can be sustained with very little aluminum or galvanized metal; any amount
of aluminum is too much.
A. The reaction is unpredictable. Prior use of an HHC solvent without incident (corrosion
or explosion) does NOT mean that such use is safe. These solvents can be dangerous
alone (as a clean-up or flushing agent) or when used as a component or a coating
material. There is no known inhibitor that is effective under all circumstances.
Furthermore, the mixing of HHC solvents with other materials or solvents, such as
MEKP, alcohol, and toluene, may render the inhibitors ineffective.
B. The use of reclaimed solvents is particularly hazardous. Reclaimers may not add any
inhibitors. Also, the possible presence of water in reclaimed solvents could feed the
reaction.
C. Anodized or other oxide coatings cannot be relied upon to prevent the explosive
reaction. Such coatings can be worn, cracked, scratched, or too thin to prevent contact.
There is no known way to make oxide coatings or to employ aluminum alloys, which will
safely prevent the chemical reaction under all circumstances.
D. Several solvent suppliers have recently begun promoting HHC solvents for use in
coating systems. The increasing use of HHC solvents is increasing the risk. Because of
their exemption from many State Implementation Plans as Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC’s), their low flammability hazard, and their not being classified as toxic or
carcinogenic substances, HHC solvents are very desirable in many respects.
WARNING: Do not use Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents in pressurized fluid
systems having aluminum or galvanized wetted parts.
NOTE: Magnum Venus Plastech is aware of NO stabilizers available to prevent
Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents from reaction under all conditions with
aluminum components in closed fluid system. TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION…
Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents are dangerous when used with aluminum
components in a closed fluid system.
A. Consult your material supplier to determine whether your solvent or coating contains
Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents.
B. Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that you contact your solvent supplier
regarding the best non-flammable clean-up solvent with the heat toxicity for your
application.
C. If, however, you find it necessary to use flammable solvents, they must be kept in
approved, electrically grounded containers.
D. Bulk solvent should be stored in a well-ventilated, separate building, 50 feet away
from your main plant.
E. You should allow only enough solvent for one day’s use in your laminating area.
F. “NO SMOKING” signs must be posted and observed in all areas of storage or where
solvents and other flammable materials are used.