Isocyanate Safety

[Senile Old Fart]

Most of us are aware of the danger of isocyanates. But how many of us know what is the proper way to deal with them?

I did a little research today about face mask cartridge types acceptable for use with isocyanates.

It appears the number system is no longer in use and now a alpha designator is used along with cartridge color.


This website says to use the OV cartridge for isocyanates. It is also a good read about safe use and handling of isocyanates. Nitrile is the correct material for gloves .

More information about various cartridges , takes a few seconds to load as it is a large pdf file.
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediaw...SevTSeSSSSSS--&fn=CartFilterReplace_Broch.pdf

disclaimer: This is just some information I found on the web to pass along. You make your own decision on which cartridge to select if you are using this type respirator.

 

[crashtech]

Good info, thanks SOF. The Body Shop Business article in particular is spot on regarding the state of safety practices in most body shops.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

I have been using the Organic Vapor cartridges and N95 pre-filters but in a half face mask. I do wear a painters sock and hooded paint suit with the Raven gloves so most every part of my body is covered - except my eyes.
Guess I better look into a full mask set up.
My booth does move the cloud out fairly quickly but still scary thinking this stuff is getting in through my eye balls.

 

[shine]

look into the Bullard hoods. they are cheap and disposable . i have a t on the hood with a 3 ft hose to feed my gun.

 

[Bondoskimmer]

OV and nitrile here for years and years.