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Safety regulations for Paintshops in accordance
with § 14 Hazardous substances order
Activities
Remove old paintwork by sanding, degreasing the substrates,
puttying and sanding. Apply primer, filler and cover coats to the
vehicle or component in spray processes, flash off, dry with
circulating air or infrared dryer.
Hazardous substance designation
- Paint materials in general: organic solvents (mixtures) such as
xylol, butylacetate, methoxypropylacetate, butanol, isobutanol,
test spirit, isopropanol, toluene, amine
- Cover paints (shade-dependent): ketone, rarely: lead
(octo)chromate, lead chromate molybdate sulphate, lead sulphate
chromate.
- Primer / structured paints (product-specific): epoxy resin
- Clear covers: piperidine derivatives
- 2K acrylate hardener: isocyanate
- Peroxide hardener: organic peroxide
- Wash primer: acids, zinc chromate
- Putty / PE filler: styrene
Risks to man and environment
Warning: Follow
manufacturer's instructions in safety data sheets and on
containers!
- Hazardous to health if inhaled, swallowed, on contact with skin
and eyes.
- Peroxide hardener: causes burns, irritating to the eyes,
respiratory system and skin.
- High concentrations of solvent can have an intoxicating
effect.
- Risk of fire and explosion on leaks.
- Isocyanate: sensitization from inhalation and skin contact
possible.
- Irreversible damage possible. Risk of cumulative effect.
- For substances containing zinc chromate: can damage the unborn
child.
- Materials are hazardous to water, therefore do not allow these
to penetrate into the drains or the ground.
Protective measures and rules of behaviour
Warning: Follow the
instructions of the Professional Insurance Association!
- Access to unauthorized persons prohibited.
- Fire, naked flames and smoking prohibited.
- Follow explosion protection document.
- Ensure effective room ventilation and extraction of spray
fumes.
- Keep a safety distance of 5 metres from sources of ignition
(risk of explosion).
- Wear safety shoes with conductive soles.
- Wear fresh air mask, only use combifilter with minimum
protection stage A2 P2 for short-term working.
- Wear safety goggles.
- When painting, wear solvent-resistant gloves (nitrile).
- After painting and before breaks, clean hands according to skin
protection plan.
- Follow employment prohibitions for lead/zinc chromates (young
people, pregnant or lactating women) and isocyanates
(allergies).
- Do not direct spray guns at parts of the body.
- Do not store food, eat or drink in the working area.
Action in an emergency:
- Ensure self protection.
- Only fight fire with CO 2 , foam or
powder extinguishers.
Warning: Do not use
water!
- If necessary inform the fire service.
- Inform the responsible person.
- Absorb escaped fluids with absorbent agents.
- Do not allow extinguisher water to enter the drains, bodies of
water or the ground.
- Follow the company-specific alarm plan.
First Aid
- Loss of consciousness: Bring the victim to a stable recovery
position.
- Inhalation of gases or vapours: Take the victim out of the risk
area into the fresh air. On irregular breathing or no breathing,
apply artificial respiration. Call an emergency doctor.
- Skin contact: Remove wet clothing, wash skin areas concerned
thoroughly with soap and water.
- Eye contact: rinse for 15 minutes with plenty of water or use
an eye bath with the lid open. Protect the uninjured eye. Consult a
doctor.
- Swallowing. Do not provoke vomiting.
- Consult a doctor immediately and show him the safety data
sheets or original containers.
Proper disposal
- Collect waste separately in licensed disposal containers and
deliver to a disposal company.
- In the event of leaks, use a suitable absorbent agent (e.g.
wood chips).
- Observe legal regulations in particular recycling and waste
laws, and local waste disposal regulations. Check recycling
facilities.
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