Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets Flashcards
Product data sheets provide the ___ ___ and ___ ___ of the coating. Often there is a small section on the safe use of the coating.
Technical facts and application properties.
Important physical characteristics such as ___ ___ ___ and ___ ___ content are listed and can help establish safe storage and/or working conditions.
Flash point temp and volume solids.
Though product data sheets are limited in the overall scope, in some cases, it is the ___.
Specification.
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.
Limits
In the pre-job conference it is important to discuss differences between the PDS and the specification. True or False?
True
It may not be possible to change the process but this gives everyone a heads-up on the situation.
Like a well written SDS, the MPDS is broken down into various sections but is ___ ___ in its language.
Less technical
Though not very common it is possible to see a PDS that only give the name of the product and ___ ___ information.
Little additional
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.
Manufacturer.
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.
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.
In many cases the CI may come across discrepancies between the specification and the PDS. When this happens, contact the ___ of the ___ for clarification.
Owner of the specification.
Regardless of what the PDS may say, the ___ is the overriding document and changes are made it writing by an authorized person.
Specification.
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 ___ ___.
Warranty the product performance.
Most contractors want to do a good job, however, due to the competitive nature of the bidding process, ___ ___ is put on contractors.
Undue pressure
Due to the pressure of the bidding process contractors may overlook info in the PDS that is clearly stated. Commonly overlooked items include:
- ___ prep.
- Storage.
- ___ and ___.
- ___ procedure.
- ___ requirements.
- Surface prep.
- Storage.
- Mixing and thinning.
- Application procedure.
- DFT requirements.
The SDS is a document containing data regarding the ___ of a particular substance.
Properties.
The SDS is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with critical information on ___, ___, or ___ with that substance in a safe manner.
Composition, handling or working.
The SDS includes information such as:
- ___ point.
- ___ point.
- ___ point.
- ___
- ___ effects.
- First ___,
- ___.
- ___
- ___
- ___ equipment.
11 ___ handling procedures.
- Flash point.
- Boiling point.
- Melting point.
- Toxicity
- Health effects.
- First aid.
- Reactivity.
- Storage
- Disposal
- Personal Protection equipment.
11 Spill handling procedures.