Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Technical facts and application properties.

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2
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Important physical characteristics such as ___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ content are listed and can help establish safe storage and/or working conditions.

A

Flash point temp and volume solids.

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3
Q

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

A

Specification.

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4
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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.

A

Limits

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5
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In the pre-job conference it is important to discuss differences between the PDS and the specification. True or False?

A

True

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

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6
Q

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

A

Less technical

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7
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Though not very common it is possible to see a PDS that only give the name of the product and ___ ___ information.

A

Little additional

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8
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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.

A

Manufacturer.

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9
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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.
A
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.
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10
Q

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

A

Owner of the specification.

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11
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Regardless of what the PDS may say, the ___ is the overriding document and changes are made it writing by an authorized person.

A

Specification.

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12
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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 ___ ___.

A

Warranty the product performance.

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13
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Most contractors want to do a good job, however, due to the competitive nature of the bidding process, ___ ___ is put on contractors.

A

Undue pressure

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14
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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.
A
  1. Surface prep.
  2. Storage.
  3. Mixing and thinning.
  4. Application procedure.
  5. DFT requirements.
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15
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The SDS is a document containing data regarding the ___ of a particular substance.

A

Properties.

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16
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The SDS is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with critical information on ___, ___, or ___ with that substance in a safe manner.

A

Composition, handling or working.

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17
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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.
A
  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.
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18
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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.

A

Unknown hazards.

19
Q

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?

A

SDS

20
Q

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

A

Chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures.

21
Q

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

A

Supplier and country specific.

22
Q

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

A

Formulations.

23
Q

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 ___.

A

Country.

24
Q

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

A

Risks, Safety, and impact on the environment.

25
Q

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.

A

MUST

26
Q

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

A

Explosion, fire, or hazardous exposure.

27
Q

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

A

Explosion, fire, or hazardous exposure.

28
Q

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?

A

Downloading a new SDS/MPDS for every job.

29
Q

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.

A

UN Number

30
Q

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

A

ANSI Z400.1

31
Q

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.

A

Potential Hazards

32
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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.
A
  1. Physical and Chemical Properties.
  2. Stability and reactivity.
  3. Toxicological information.
  4. Ecological information.
  5. Disposal considerations.
  6. Transport info.
  7. Regulatory Info.
  8. Other info.
33
Q

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.

A

No Question. Just a note.

34
Q

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.

A

Chemical names, abbreviations, and acronyms.

35
Q

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?

A

Imported.

36
Q

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.

A

Transporters.

37
Q

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 ?

A

Paint cans.

38
Q

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

A

Just a note.

39
Q

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.

A

24 hour emergency phone number.

40
Q

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.

A

Just a note.

41
Q

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

A

Just a note.

42
Q

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.

A

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)

43
Q

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

A

22 million.

44
Q

NIOSH

A

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.