[Alberg30] Re: Non skip paint job

[George Dinwiddie]

Do not spray Awlgrip, or any two-part polyurethane paint, without 
*knowing* what you are doing.  You can find the Material Safety Data 
Sheets for Awlgrip online (http://www.uspaint.com/awlgrip/msds2.html)
in Word DOC format.  This paint is serious stuff and U.S. Paint 
disclaims, "FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY  This product is for use by 
professional, trained, personnel using proper equipment and is not 
intended for sale to or use by, the general public."

Note in the MSDS where it says:

INHALATION
Can cause nasal and respiratory tract irritation.  Can cause CNS effects 
including fatigue, weakness, headache, dizziness,  nausea, vomiting, 
unconsciousness, coma, respiratory failure and death.  Prolonged 
exposure can cause hearing impairment.

Death is a pretty ugly side-effect.  In the precautions it says:

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION/VENTILATION: Use only with adequate ventilation. 
  Maintain continuous flow of fresh air.  Do not breathe vapors, spray 
mists, or sanding dusts.  Use air purifying respirators fitted with 
organic vapor/HEPA cartridges only if air monitoring of the work area 
demonstrates solvent and particulate levels do not exceed the respirator 
Maximum Use Concentration.  Use only properly fitted NIOSH approved 
respirators.   Follow respirator manufacturer's directions for use. 
Engineering or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce 
exposure.   Paint spray booths, local exhaust, and general exhaust 
systems are advisable to minimize exposure.

  PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Use protective equipment to prevent 
contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.  Use solvent resistant safety 
eyewear with splash guards.  Protective garments such as nylon or 
Tyvek(R) coveralls typically used to protect from light overspray, 
splatters, etc.  Saranex 23-P(R) coveralls recommended for messy 
applications. Nitrile or natural rubber gloves typically used to protect 
from minor contact.  For prolonged contact, neoprene gloves are better 
and butyl are best.

You really do need a forced air respirator system, bringing in fresh air 
away from the fumes.

  - George


Scott wrote:
> Stephen,
> 
> Did you use an airline respirator?  Can you rent them?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Scott
> 
> "sousa, stephen (ENG)" wrote:
> 
> 
>>Tom,
>>
>>I completed painting the hull and decks of Carina Vela with Awlgrip, it
>>looks great and is easy to use. I sprayed the hull/decks with 3 coats and
>>gave the non-skid one final coat using the roll/tip method, spraying
>>requires the correct respirator and safety equipment.  The cockpit and cabin
>>top provide a challenge with the number of angles involved, spraying
>>consumed a 12 hour day.

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   George Dinwiddie                             gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
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