Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets

Question 1

Product data sheets provide the ___ ___ and ___ ___ of the coating. Often there is a small section on the safe use of the coating.

Answer 1

Technical facts and application properties.

Question 2

Important physical characteristics such as ___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ content are listed and can help establish safe storage and/or working conditions.

Answer 2

Flash point temp and volume solids.

Question 3

Though product data sheets are limited in the overall scope, in some cases, it is the ___.

Answer 3

Specification.

Question 4

Many owners try to keep things simply and only reference the MPDS as the ultimate coating specification. If this happens the inspector should understand the ___ of the MPDS and bring this topic up at the pre-job conference.

Answer 4

Limits

Question 5

In the pre-job conference it is important to discuss differences between the PDS and the specification. True or False?

Answer 5

True

It may not be possible to change the process but this gives everyone a heads-up on the situation.

Question 6

Like a well written SDS, the MPDS is broken down into various sections but is ___ ___ in its language.

Answer 6

Less technical

Question 7

Though not very common it is possible to see a PDS that only give the name of the product and ___ ___ information.

Answer 7

Little additional

Question 8

The key point is that inspectors need to have a thorough knowledge of the product that is being used. This means the CI may need to communicate with the ___ on items that need clarification.

Answer 8

Manufacturer.

Question 9

Most well written product data sheets will include:

Generic type. 
Description. 
Features.
Color(s)
DFT
Solids content.
Theoretical coverage rate. 
VOC Values. 
Curing schedules. 
Performance Data. 
Approvals and certificates. 
Usage instructions. 
Recommended primers/topcoats.

Answer 9

Recommendations for application methods and equipment. 
Mixing and thinning. 
Cleanup
Safety
Packaging
Handling and storage.
VOC
Recommended DFT and WFT. 
Theoretical and Practical coverage 
Shelf Life
Pot Life
Induction/Sweat in time.

Question 10

In many cases the CI may come across discrepancies between the specification and the PDS. When this happens, contact the ___ of the ___ for clarification.

Answer 10

Owner of the specification.

Question 11

Regardless of what the PDS may say, the ___ is the overriding document and changes are made it writing by an authorized person.

Answer 11

Specification.

Question 12

The CI/Owner should be aware that, if a requirement stated in the PDS is not adhered to in the specification, the coating manufacturer may chose not to ___ the ___ ___.

Answer 12

Warranty the product performance.

Question 13

Most contractors want to do a good job, however, due to the competitive nature of the bidding process, ___ ___ is put on contractors.

Answer 13

Undue pressure

Question 14

Due to the pressure of the bidding process contractors may overlook info in the PDS that is clearly stated. Commonly overlooked items include:

1. ___ prep.
2. Storage.
3. ___ and ___.
4. ___ procedure.
5. ___ requirements.

Answer 14

1. Surface prep.
2. Storage.
3. Mixing and thinning.
4. Application procedure.
5. DFT requirements.

Question 15

The SDS is a document containing data regarding the ___ of a particular substance.

Answer 15

Properties.

Question 16

The SDS is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with critical information on ___, ___, or ___ with that substance in a safe manner.

Answer 16

Composition, handling or working.

Question 17

The SDS includes information such as:

1. ___ point.
2. ___ point.
3. ___ point.
4. ___
5. ___ effects.
6. First ___,
7. ___.
8. ___
9. ___
10. ___ equipment.
    11 ___ handling procedures.

Answer 17

1. Flash point.
2. Boiling point.
3. Melting point.
4. Toxicity
5. Health effects.
6. First aid.
7. Reactivity.
8. Storage
9. Disposal
10. Personal Protection equipment.
    11 Spill handling procedures.

Question 18

The exact format of a SDS may vary from source to source depending on how specific the national requirement is. Most countries have legislation in place to protect workers against the ___ ___ of using toxic or hazardous materials.

Answer 18

Unknown hazards.

Question 19

Materials regarding the safety issues associated with any hazardous, or potentially hazardous, material bust, by low, be provided to workers. Usually in the form of the?

Answer 19

SDS

Question 20

SDS are a widely used system to catalog info on ___, ___ ___, and ___ ___.

Answer 20

Chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures.

Question 21

It is important to use a SDS that is both ___ and ___ specific.

Answer 21

Supplier and country specific.

Question 22

The same products can have very different ___ in different countries.

Answer 22

Formulations.

Question 23

A product using a generic name like Epoxy Mastic can also have a formulation and degree of hazard which varies between manufacturers in the same ___.

Answer 23

Country.

Question 24

In some jurisdictions, the SDS is required to state the chemicals ___, ___ and ___ on the ___, while others only address health related issues.

Answer 24

Risks, Safety, and impact on the environment.

Question 25

Any manufacturer of potentially hazardous substances ___ provide information, to anyone who might be exposed to the hazard, that describes the potential problems and provides instructions to minimize hazardous exposure.

Answer 25

MUST

Question 26

SDS also provide instructions for the correct action to take in the event of an ___, ___ or ___ ___.

Answer 26

Explosion, fire, or hazardous exposure.

Question 27

SDS also provide instructions for the correct action to take in the event of an ___, ___ or ___ ___.

Answer 27

Explosion, fire, or hazardous exposure.

Question 28

SDS are commonly available on the web, but because there might be minor changes to the formulation, CI’s should ensure they have the most recent version. This can be done by?

Answer 28

Downloading a new SDS/MPDS for every job.

Question 29

The UN defines certain details used in SDS’s such as the the ___ ___ in standard format. This is used to identify some hazardous materials while in international transit.

Answer 29

UN Number

Question 30

In the coating industry world wide, SDS’s generally follow the outline determined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in standard?

Answer 30

ANSI Z400.1

Question 31

Materials are prepared by the manufacture to inform users of any ___ ___ of that product. And to list proper actions in the case of exposure, fire, or spills.

Answer 31

Potential Hazards

Question 32

The ANSI SDS format is divided into sixteen sections of information:

1. Identification of the chemical product and company.
2. Composition.
3. Hazard identification.
4. First Aid Measures.
5. Firefighting Measures.
6. Accidental release measures.
7. Handling and storage.
8. Exposure controls and personal protection.

Answer 32

9. Physical and Chemical Properties.
10. Stability and reactivity.
11. Toxicological information.
12. Ecological information.
13. Disposal considerations.
14. Transport info.
15. Regulatory Info.
16. Other info.

Question 33

While all workers should read and understand the SDS for the product they are using, it is common to find applicators or CI’s who do not do this. However, most applicators know where they are located on the job site, this does not convey knowledge or understanding.

Answer 33

No Question. Just a note.

Question 34

One problem is the fact that SDS’s use complex ___ ___, ___, and ___ which makes the data very difficult to read, even for experienced and knowledgeable readers.

Answer 34

Chemical names, abbreviations, and acronyms.

Question 35

The regulations referenced in the SDS are likely to be those of the country of origin and not the location of application. However, some countries are now requiring SDS’s to be in local language before products can be?

Answer 35

Imported.

Question 36

When coating materials are being transported there is a constant risk of spills or exposing others to toxic chemicals. Laws in some countries require that SDS sheets are carried by ___ whenever industrial quantities of coatings are moved by Rail, Road, or Air.

Answer 36

Transporters.

Question 37

Most people are familiar with the multicolored hazard identification sign on truck or rail cars depicting explosion or toxic categories of the products. The same warnings can sometimes be seen on ?

Answer 37

Paint cans.

Question 38

The purpose of such hazard communication is to inform emergency service of potential hazards if there is a spill, fire, or some other incident.

Answer 38

Just a note.

Question 39

In the US, SDS are also required to provide a __ ___ ___ ___ ___ to link first responders to a live source of specific information regarding the particular product.

Answer 39

24 hour emergency phone number.

Question 40

Chemicals commonly used and judged to be hazardous are listed by various industry organizations or national authorities. This information is freely available on the web.

Answer 40

Just a note.

Question 41

The American Council of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACHIH) publishes many volumes concerned with hazardous chemicals and it is freely available on their website.

Answer 41

Just a note.

Question 42

Regardless of the source of information, chemial listings use the universally applied ___ ___ ___ number from which the properties of the chemical can be determined. This enables emergency services to determine the best course of action.

Answer 42

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)

Question 43

The CAS database contains more than __ ___ chemical substance records. More than 200,000 are identified on national or international chemical inventories and regulatory lists.

Answer 43

22 million.

Question 44

NIOSH

Answer 44

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.