Magnum Venus Plastech CB-8000-xxx Resin Monitor - Manual (Page 7)

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL CB-8000-XXX
MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH REV 1.05
APRIL 2013 PAGE 7
Consult your material supplier to determine whether your solvent or coating contains Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents.
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.
If you find it necessary to use flammable solvents, they must be kept in approved, electrically grounded containers.
Bulk solvent should be stored in a well-ventilated, separate building, 50 feet away from your main plant.
You should allow only enough solvent for one day’s use in your laminating area.
“NO SMOKING” signs must be posted and observed in all areas of storage or where solvents and other flammable materials are used.
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.
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.
2.5 Cured Laminate, Overspray and Laminate Sandings Accumulation
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.
Floor coverings, if used, should be non-combustible.
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:
 Maintain your Magnum Venus Plastech System. Check the gun several times daily for catalyst and resin packing or valve leaks. REPAIR ALL LEAKS
IMMEDIATELY.
 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.
 Inspect resin and catalyst hoses daily for wear or stress at the entry and exits of the boom sections and at the hose and fittings. Replace if wear or
weakness is evident or suspected.
 Arrange the hoses and fiberglass roving guides so that the fiberglass strands DO NOT rub against any of the hoses at any point. If allowed to rub, the hose
will be cut through, causing a hazardous leakage of material which could increase the danger of fire. Also, the material may spew onto personnel in the
area.
2.7 Toxicity of Chemicals
Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910.94, 1910.106, 1910.107 and NFPA No.33, Chapter 14, and NFPA No.91.
Contact your chemical supplier(s) and determine the toxicity of the various chemicals used as well as the best methods to prevent injury, irritation and danger to personnel.
Also determine the best methods of first aid treatment for each chemical used in your plant.
2.8 Treatment of Chemical Injuries
Great care should be used in handling the chemicals (resins, catalyst and solvents) used in polyester systems. Such chemicals should be treated as if they hurt your skin and
eyes and as if they are poison to your body. For this reason, Magnum Venus Plastech recommends the use of protective clothing and eye wear in using polyester systems.
However, users should be prepared in the event of such an injury. Precautions include:
 Know precisely what chemicals you are using and obtain information from your chemical supplier on what to do in the event the chemical gets onto your
skin or into the eyes, or is swallowed.
 Keep this information together and easily available so that it may be used by those administering first aid or treating the injured person.
 Be sure the information from your chemical supplier includes instructions on how to treat any toxic effects the chemicals have.
WARNING
Contact your doctor immediately in the event of any injury and give him the information you have collected. If your information includes first aid instructions,
administer first aid immediately while you are contacting your doctor.
Fast treatment of the outer skin and eyes that contact such chemicals generally includes immediate and thorough washing of the exposed skin and immediate and continuous
flushing of the eyes with lots of clean water for at least 15 minutes or more. These general instructions of first aid treatment, however, may be incorrect for some chemicals; that
is why you must know the chemicals and treatment before an accident occurs. Treatment for swallowing a chemical frequently depends upon the nature of the chemical.
NOTE: Refer to your System User Manual for complete and detailed operating instructions and service information.