Magnum Venus Plastech Powerhead Powerslide 7000 Series - Manual (Page 9)

MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH Powerslide Dual Rod 9
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.
G. Adequate ventilation (as covered in OSHA Section 1910.94 and NFPA No.91) is
important wherever solvents are stored or used, to minimize, confine and exhaust the
solvent vapors.
H. Solvents should be handled in accordance with OSHA Section 1910.106 and
1910.107.
2.4 Catalyst Diluents
Magnum Venus Plastech spray-up and gel-coat systems currently produced are
designed so that catalyst diluents are not required. Magnum Venus Plastech, therefore,
recommends that diluents not be used. This avoids the possible contamination which
could lead to an explosion due to the handling and mixing of MEKP and diluents. In
addition, it eliminates any problems from the diluents being contaminated through rust
particles in drums, poor quality control on the part of the diluents suppliers, or any other
reason. If, however, diluents are absolutely required, contact your catalyst supplier and
follow his instructions explicitly. Preferable, the supplier should premix the catalyst to
prevent possible “on the job” contamination while mixing.
WARNING
If diluents are not used, it should be remembered that catalyst spillage, gun, hose
and packing leaks are potentially more hazardous, since each drop contains a
higher concentration of catalyst, and therefore will react quicker with over spray
and the leak.
2.5 Cured Laminate, Overspray and Laminate Sandings Accumulation
A. Remove all accumulations of overspray, FRP sandings, etc. from the building as they
occur. If this waste is allowed to build up, spillage of catalyst is more likely to start a fire,
in addition, the fire would burn hotter and longer.
B. Floor coverings, if used, should be non-combustible.
C. Spilled or leaked catalyst may cause a fire if it comes in contact with an FRP product,
over-sprayed chop or resin, FRP sandings or any other material with MEKP.
To prevent this spillage and leakage, you should:
1. Maintain your Magnum Venus Plastech System. Check the gun several times daily for
catalyst and resin packing or valve leaks. REPAIR ALL LEAKS IMMEDIATELY.
2. Never leave the gun hanging over, or lying inside the mold. A catalyst leak in this
situation would certainly damage the part, possibly the mold, and may cause a fire.