Hypertherm HyIntensity Fiber Laser Rev.3 - Manual (Page 28)

environmental stewardship
ES-2 H ypertherm Fiber Laser Instruction Manual – 807090 Revision 3
the REACH regulation
The REACH regulation (1907/2006), in force since
June 1, 2007, has an impact on chemicals available to the
European market. The REACH regulation requirements for
component manufacturers states that the component shall
not contain more than 0.1% by weight of the Substances
of Very High Concern (SVHC).
Component manufacturers and other downstream users,
such as Hypertherm, are obligated to obtain assurances
from its suppliers that all chemicals used in or on
Hypertherm products will have a European Chemical
Agency (ECHA) registration number. To provide chemical
information as required by the REACH regulation,
Hypertherm requires suppliers to provide REACH
declarations and identify any known use of REACH
SVHC. Any use of SVHC in amounts exceeding 0.1%
w/w of the parts has been eliminated. The MSDS contains
a full disclosure of all substances in the chemical and can
be used to verify REACH SVHC compliance.
The lubricants, sealants, coolants, adhesives, solvents,
coatings and other preparations or mixtures used by
Hypertherm in, on, for, or with its shape cutting equipment
are used in very small quantities (except the coolant)
and are commercially available with multiple sources
that can and will be replaced in the event of a supplier
problem associated with REACH Registration or REACH
Authorization (SVHCs).
Proper handling and safe use of
chemicals
Chemical Regulations in the USA, Europe, and other
locations require that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
be made available for all chemicals. The list of chemicals
is provided by Hypertherm. The MSDS are for chemicals
provided with the product and other chemicals used in
or on the product. MSDS can be downloaded from the
Downloads Library on the Hypertherm web site at https://
www.hypertherm.com. On the Search screen, insert
MSDS in the document title and click on Search.
In the USA, OSHA does not require Material Safety
Data Sheets for articles such as electrodes, swirl rings,
retaining caps, nozzles, shields, deflectors and other solid
parts of the torch.
Hypertherm does not manufacture or provide the materials
that are cut and has no knowledge whether the fumes
released from materials that are cut will pose a physical
hazard or health risk. Please consult with your supplier or
other technical advisor if you need guidance concerning
the properties of the material you will cut using a
Hypertherm product.
Fumes emission and air quality
Note: The following information on air quality is
intended for general information only and should
not be used as a substitute for reviewing and
implementing applicable government regulations
or legal standards in the country where the cutting
equipment will be installed and operated.
In the USA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH) Manual of Analytical Methods
(NMAM) is a collection of methods for sampling and
analyzing contaminants in workplace air. Methods
published by others, such as OSHA, MSHA, EPA, ASTM,
ISO or commercial suppliers of sampling and analytical
equipment, may have advantages over NIOSH methods.
For example, ASTM Practice D 4185 is a standard
practice for the collection, dissolution, and determination
of trace metals in workplace atmospheres. The sensitivity,
detection limit, and optimum working concentrations
for 23 metals are listed in ASTM D 4185. An industrial
hygienist should be used to determine the optimum
sampling protocol, considering analytical accuracy, cost,
and optimum sample number. Hypertherm uses a third
party industrial hygienist to perform and interpret air quality
testing results taken by air sampling equipment positioned
at operator stations in Hypertherm buildings where plasma
cutting tables are installed and operated.
Where applicable, Hypertherm also uses a third party
industrial hygienist to obtain air and water permits.
If you are not fully aware and up to date on all applicable
government regulations and legal standards for the
installation site, you should consult a local expert prior to
purchasing, installing, and operating the equipment.