Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe); Ventilation Guidelines - ICP HANDI-FOAM Instrucciones De Operación

WARNING
Always read all operating, application and safety instructions before using any products. Use in conformance
with all local, state, federal and provincial regulations and safety requirements. Failure to strictly adhere to
any recommended procedures and reasonable safety precautions shall release ICP Adhesives & Sealants, Inc.
(ICP) of all liability with respect to the materials or the use thereof. For additional information and location of
your nearest distributor, call ICP 1 330.753.4585 or 1 800.321.5585.
This product is organic, and therefore, is combustible. Consult local building codes for specific requirements
regarding the use of cellular plastics or urethane foam in construction. It is strongly recommended that the
foam be protected by approved facings or coatings as required by local building codes (see TDS for further
information). The dispensing system is covered by various U.S. and foreign patents.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Wear protective glasses with side shields or goggles, nitrile gloves, and clothing that protects against dermal
exposure. Recommend using in a well ventilated area with certified respiratory protection or a powered air
purifying respirator (PAPR). For more information regarding a certified respiratory program please visit (http://
www.cdc.gov/niosh/). Personal Protective Equipment can be obtained by purchasing the Handi-Foam
tractor Safety Kit (see page 15 for more information). The Contractor Safety Kit includes: nitrile gloves, con-
tractor safety glasses, and a NIOSH-approved negative pressure half mask respirator. Consult the product's
SDS (available on icpadhesives.com) for specific information. For professional use only. For more information,
see the Handi-brand Product Stewardship Guidelines (A14009).
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See additional websites for more information: www.icpadhesives.com,
http://polyurethane.americanchemistry.com and www.sprayfoam.org.

VENTILATION GUIDELINES

Ventilating the area where application of SPF/PIP is being applied will help control worker exposure to airborne
contaminants. Read Safety Data Sheets, labels, Handi-brand
operating instructions before starting use.
• Restrict entry for anyone not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), or not involved in the application,
all non-essential personnel should leave the spray area during application and not return to the jobsite for
one hour after completion of spraying.
• Estimate the amount of air flow needed, this may vary based on room shape and size. Consider that duct-
work and filters can reduce the rate of air flow performance.
• On jobsites where HVAC equipment is running, ensure that the units are off before application. Failure to
turn off the equipment could spread contaminants throughout the home or building.
• Ventilation equipment should be used during and after application to prevent a buildup of vapors. Determine
placement of ventilation equipment. Exhaust vapors to the outside of the building and away from all people
and pets. Ensure that the exhaust fan capacity is 10% greater than your supply fan. Use a larger capacity
exhaust fan and a smaller fan to bring in the make-up air.
• Use a smoke pencil to confirm air movement across the work area and away from the applicator. Close open
windows or doors (not used in exchanging or providing make-up air) to prevent vapors from entering other
areas of the building.
• In attic and crawlspace applications, do not block entry/exit point with fans.
• Seal off the application area with caution tape. Ensure that all open ducts and penetrations to other areas of
the building are sealed. It may be necessary to isolate the work area. Construct temporary enclosures to seal
off the work area.
• Low pressure spray foam applicators and assistants are required to wear the proper personal protection
equipment.
• Occupants can re-enter one hour after spraying is completed and
the area has been ventilated.
• Follow up with the building occupant to determine if they are satisfied
with the SPF/PIP performance.
• Refer to the Handi-brand
details (A14009).
Based on the EPA's 2011 Ventilation Guidelines for SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam), refer to www.epa.gov/dfe. For additional
information, please visit the following websites: www.spraypolyurethane.org or www.sprayfoam.org
Product Stewardship Guidelines for more
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