Magnum Venus Plastech UltraMAX UPLS-2300_UPLS-2300-SS - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTAINENCE AND REPAIR MANUAL
UPLS-2400-SS/2300-SS
MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH REV 1.13
APRIL 2010 PAGE 10
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.
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 dilettante. In addition, it eliminates any problems
from the dilettante 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.