Safety & Warning Information Manual
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1. Magnum Venus Products SAFETY amp WARNING INFORMATION D MagnumVenusProducts REV 09 2014 D SAFETY amp WARNING INFORMATION OPERATING YOUR POLYESTER SYSTEM SAFELY 1 Introduction Any tool if used improperly can be dangerous Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool In like manner safe operation of polyester processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equipment This manual outlines procedures to be followed in conducting polyester operations safety This system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin Gel Coat and Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxides MEKP applications Other formulations or blends considered for use in this equipment is strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by Magnum Venus Products Inc Magnum Venus Products cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause an injury during equipment operation Some risks such as the high pressure liquid stream that exits the spray tip are inherent to the nature of the machine operation and are necessary to the process in order to manufacture the end product For this reason ALL personnel involved in polyester operations should read and understand the Safety Manual It is very important for the safety of employees involved in the operation that equipment operators maintenance and supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation Eac2. PROTECTIVE EYE SHIELD REPEAT AS MANY TIMES AS NECESSARY DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS UNTIL YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE PRECAUTIONS STATED ABOVE IF YOU AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR OR SUPERVISOR DO NOT FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TRAINED OR INSTRUCTED AND THAT YOU LACK THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE TO OPERATE OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON A PIECE OF MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS EQUIPMENT PLEASE CALL MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS BEFORE OPERATING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS OR ANY SERVICE OR OPERATION PRECEDURES CALL YOUR MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTOR OR MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS NOTICE All statements information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without guaranty warranty or responsibility of any kind express or implied The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures are not required DANGER Contaminated catalyst may cause Fire or Explosion Before working on the catalyst pump or catalyst accumulator wash hands and tools thoroughly Be sure work area is free of dirt grease or resin Clean catalyst system components with clean water only DANGER Eye skin and respiration hazard The Catalyst MEKP may cause blindness skin irritation or breathing difficulty Keep hands away from face Keep food and drink away from work area WARNING Please refer to your catalyst manufacturer s safety in
3. 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 Products is aware of NO stabilizers available to prevent Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents from reaction under a
4. not possible to define exactly what will be an adequate path under all conditions since it depends on many variables In any event the grounding means should have the lowest possible electrical resistance Grounding straps should be installed on all loose conductive objects in the spraying area This includes material containers and equipment Magnum Venus Products recommends grounding straps be made of AWG No 18 stranded wire as a minimum and the larger wire be used where possible NFPA Bulletin No77 states that the electrical resistance of such a leakage path may be as low as 1 meg ohm 10 ohms but that resistance as high as 10 000 meg ohms will produce an adequate leakage path in some cases Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are transferred from one container to another or from one container to the equipment both containers or container and equipment shall be effectively bonded and grounded to dissipate static electricity For further information see National Fire Protection Association NFPA 77 titled Recommended Practice on Static Electrical Refer especially to section 7 7 titled Spray Application of Flammable and Combustible Materials Check with local codes and authorities for other specific standards that might apply to your application NEVER USE HARD MATERIALS SUCH AS WIRE PINS ETC TO CLEAR A PLUGGED GUN HARD MATERIALS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE DAB WITH A BRISTLE BRUSH BLOW BACKWARDS WITH AIR UNTIL CLEAR WHILE WEARING A
5. e 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 3 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 4 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 A Magnum Venus Products recommends that you consult OSHA Sections 1910 94 1910 106 1910 107 and NFPA No 33 Chapter 14 and NFPA No 91 B 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 C Also determine the best methods of first aid treatment for each chemical used in your plant Qu MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 7 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 y
6. flammability dangers of the uncured liquid resins used 5 The combustibility dangers of the cured laminate accumulations of over spray and laminate sandings 6 The toxicity dangers of all the chemicals used in laminating operations with respect to ingestion inhalation and skin and eye hazards Qu MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 3 2 2 Catalyst Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP is among the more hazardous materials found in commercial channels The safe handling of the unstable reactive chemicals presents a definite challenge to the plastics industry The highly reactive property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics industry in producing the curing reaction of polyester resins also produces the hazards which require great care and caution in its storage transportation handling processing and disposal MEKP is a single chemical Various polymeric forms may exist which are more or less hazardous with respect to each other These differences may arise not only from different molecular structures all are nevertheless called MEKP and from possible trace impurities left from the manufacture of the chemicals but may also arise by contamination of MEKP with other materials in its storage or use Even a small amount of contamination with acetone for instance may produce an extremely shock sensitive and explosive compound Contamination with promoters or materials containing promoters such as laminate sandings or wi
7. formation regarding the safe handling and storage of catalyst Wear appropriate safety equipment as recommended Quy MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 10 MagnumVenusProducts CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS and MANUFACTURING 200A Perimeter Park Road Knoxville TN 37922 USA Tel 1 865 321 8809 TECHNOLOGY CENTER and MANUFACTURING 1862 Ives Ave Kent WA 98032 Tel 253 854 2660 Fax 253 854 1666 E mail info mvpind com www mvpind com vol MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 11
8. h user should examine his own operation develop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct procedures Magnum Venus Products hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program Magnum Venus Products recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment at all times for your personnel safety In addition to the manual Magnum Venus Products recommends that the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety amp Health Act OSHA particularly the following sections 1910 94 Pertaining to Ventilation 1910 106 Pertaining to flammable liquids 1910 107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations particularly Paragraph m Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings Other standards and recognized authorities to consult are the National Fire Protection Association NFPA bulletins as follows NFPA No 33 Chapter 14 Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Materials NFPA No 63 Dust Explosion Prevention NFPA No 70 National Electrical Code NFPA No 77 Static Electricity NFPA No 91 Blower and Exhaust System NFPA No 654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended Fire Extinguisher code ABC rating number 4a60bc Qu MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 2 Extinguishing Media Foam Carbon Dioxide Dry Chemical Water Fog Copies of the above bulletins are avai
9. l safety equipment gloves and eye protection must be worn Firefighting equipment should be at hand and ready F Avoid spillage which can heat up to the point of self ignition G Repair any leaks discovered in the catalyst system immediately and clean up the leaked catalyst at once in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer s instructions H Use only original equipment or equivalent parts from Magnum Venus Products in the catalyst system i e hoses fitting etc because a dangerous chemical reaction may result between substituted parts and MEKP Catalyst accumulated from the purging of hoses or the measurement of fluid output deliveries should never be returned to the supply tank such catalyst should be diluted with copious quantities of clean water and disposed of in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer s instructions The extent to which the user is successful in accomplishing these ends and any additional recommendations by the catalyst manufacturer determines largely the safety that will be present in his operation 2 3 Clean Up Solvents and Resin Diluents WARNING A hazardous situation may be present in your pressurized fluid system Hydrocarbon Solvents can cause an explosion when used with aluminum or galvanized components in a closed pressurized fluid system pump heaters filters valves spray guns tanks etc The explosion could cause serious injury death and or substantial property damage Cleani
10. lable at a nominal charge from National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston MA 02210 Research Report No 11 of the American Insurance Association deal with Fire Explosion and Health Hazards of Organic Peroxides It is published by American Insurance Association 85 John Street New York NY 10038 Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying equipment Your insurance carrier will be helpful in answering questions that arise in your development of safe procedures 1 2 Personal Safety Equipment Magnum Venus Products recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting safe operations of the Polyester Systems Magnum Venus Products recommends that the user consult the state and local regulations established for all Safety equipment listed 2 0 Material Safety 2 1 Hazards Associated with Laminating Operations The major hazards which should be guarded against in polyester laminating operations are those associated with 1 The flammability and explosion dangers of the catalyst normally used Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP 2 The flammability dangers of clean up solvents sometimes used Magnum Venus Products recommends that clean up solvents be non flammable and of resin diluents used such as styrene 3 The flammability dangers of catalyst diluents if used Magnum Venus Products recommends that catalyst not be diluted 4 The
11. ll 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 Products 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 Qu MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 6 2 4 Catalyst Diluents Magnum Venus Products spray up and gel coat systems currently produced are designed so that catalyst diluents are not required Magnum Venus Products therefore recommends tha
12. ly full when the pressure relief valve vents some catalyst may spray out which could cause eye injury For this reason and many others anyone whose job puts them in an area where this vented spray might go should always wear full eye protection even when laminating operations are not taking place Safety in handling MEKP depends to a great extent on employee education proper safety instructions and safe use of the chemicals and equipment Workers should be thoroughly informed of the hazards that may result from improper handling of MEKP especially in regards to contamination heat friction and impact They should be thoroughly instructed regarding the proper action to be taken in the storage use and disposal of MEKP and other hazardous materials used in the laminating operation In addition users should make every effort to A Store MEKP in a cool dry place in original containers away from direct sunlight and away from other chemicals B Keep MEKP away from heat sparks and open flames C Prevent contamination of MEKP with other materials including polyester over spray and sandings polymerization accelerators and promoters brass aluminum and non stainless steels Qu MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 4 D Never add MEKP to anything that is hot since explosive decomposition may result E Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Protective equipment should be worn at all times During clean up of spilled MEKP persona
13. ng agents coatings paints etc may contain Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents Some Magnum Venus Products spray equipment includes aluminum or galvanized components and will be affected by Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents A There are three key elements to the Halogenated Hydrocarbon HHC solvent hazard a The presence of HHC solvents 1 1 1 Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride are the most common of these solvents However other HHC solvents are suspect if used either as part of paint or adhesives formulation or for clean up flushing b Aluminum or Galvanized Parts Most handling equipment contains these elements In contact with these metals HHC solvents could generate a corrosive reaction of a catalytic nature b Equipment capable of withstanding pressure When HHC solvent contact aluminum or galvanized parts inside a closed container such as a pump spray gun or fluid handling system the chemical reaction can over time result in a build up of heat and pressure which can reach explosive proportions 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 Qu MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 5 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
14. our skin and eyes and as if they are poison to your body For this reason Magnum Venus Products 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 1 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 2 Keep this information together and easily available so that it may be used by those administering first aid or treating the injured person 3 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 natu
15. re of the chemical NOTE Refer to your System User Manual for complete and detailed operating instructions and service information Qu MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 8 3 0 Equipment Safety WARNING Magnum Venus Products suggests that personal safety equipment such as EYE GOGGLES GLOVES EAR PROTECTION and RESPIRATORS be worn when servicing or operating this equipment Ear protection should be worn when operating a fiberglass chopper to protect against hearing loss since noise levels can be as high as 116 dB decibels This equipment should only be operated or serviced by technically trained personnel WARNING Never place fingers hands or any body part near or directly in front of the spray gun fluid tip The force of the liquid as it exits the spray tip can cause serious injury by shooting liquid through the skin NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE GUN SPRAY TIP OR POINT THE GUN AT OR NEAR ANOTHER PERSON TREAT THE GUN AS IF IT WERE A LOADED PISTOL 3 1 Emergency Stop Procedures The following steps should be followed in order to stop the machinery in an emergency situation 1 The ball valve located where the air enters the power head of the resin pump should be moved to the OFF or closed position To do this simply rotate the lever on the ball valve 90 degrees Doing this will cause all the system air to bleed out of the system in a matter of a few seconds making the system incapable of operating NOTE Step 2 i
16. s a precautionary step and should be followed whenever the above mentioned ball valve is activated to the stop mode Failure to do so can damage the regulators and components on reactivating to the ON position 2 Turn all system regulators to the OFF position counter clockwise position NOTE Verify that the Catalyst relief line located on the catalyst manifold and the resin return line located on the resin filter are secured relieving catalyst and resin fluid pressure 3 Catalyst pressure in the catalyst pump can be eliminated by rotating the ball valve on the catalyst manifold 90 degrees to the open or on position Note The open or on position is when the ball valve handle is parallel in line with the ball valve body The closed or off position is when the ball valve handle is perpendicular across the ball valve body 4 Resin pressure in the resin pump can be eliminated by rotating the ball valve on the resin filter 90 degrees to the open or on position Place a container under the ball valve to catch any resin that is ejected out of the valve Quy MagnumVenusProducts Rev 09 2014 Page 9 3 2 Grounding Grounding an object means providing an adequate path for the flow of the electrical charge from the object to the ground An adequate path is one that permits a charge to flow from the object fast enough that it will not accumulate to the extent that a spark can be formed It is
17. t 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 diluent 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 Products System Check th
18. th any readily oxidizing material such as brass or iron will cause exothermic redox reactions which can become explosive in nature Heat applied to MEKP or heat build up from contamination reactions can cause it to reach what is called its Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature SADT Researchers have reported measuring pressure rates of rise well in excess of 100 000 psi per second when certain MEKP s reach their SADT For comparison the highest pressure rate of rise listed in NFPA Bulletin NO 68 Explosion Venting is 12 000 psi per second for an explosion of 1296 acetylene and air The maximum value listed for a hydrogen explosion is 10 000 psi per second Some forms of MEKP if allowed to reach their SADT will burst even an open topped container This suggests that it is not possible to design a relief valve to vent this order of magnitude of pressure rate of rise The user should be aware that any closed container be it a pressure vessel surge chamber or pressure accumulator could explode under certain conditions There is no engineering substitute for care by the user in handling organic peroxide catalysts If at any time the pressure relieve valve on top of the catalyst tank should vent the area should be evacuated at once and the fire department called The venting could be the first indication of a heat and therefore pressure build up that could eventually lead to an explosion Moreover if a catalyst tank is sufficient
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