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stonecold  
#1 Posted : 03 September 2013 09:55:06(UTC)
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stonecold

Opinions would be very much appreciated How hazardous is Spraymount..??. My view is that you shouldnt use it in a general office area due to the content of its vapours ( Acetone, butane etc). The safety data sheet talks about potential irritation to eyes/ skin and then also the inhalation hazards.. Saying all this we have a design centre where we have some designers who insist on using it occasionally without any PPE and without any type of additional ventilation system...am im being too strict by asking that they cease this practise or would my view be reasonable?
Safety Smurf  
#2 Posted : 03 September 2013 10:06:51(UTC)
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Safety Smurf

I've used the stuff myself occasionally and it certainly has a noticeable odour. Asking them to stop probably isn't going to go down well as obviously they have use for it (would pritt stick* do the same job?) What's their application and how often are they doing it? *Other brands are available.
stonecold  
#3 Posted : 03 September 2013 10:10:39(UTC)
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stonecold

Hi, They use it to mount paper based stuff on to large hard board type displays. Ive tried the alternative product approach e.g pritt sticks and they just gave me a funny look :)....would you know of any other safer aersol type products?... One of the reasons im asking is that we have a 15 year old work experience person working in there soon so im concerned about their safety...you know how much noise it would cause if we expose a child to adhesives.. thanks
Clairel  
#4 Posted : 03 September 2013 10:35:19(UTC)
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Clairel

You said it yourself - occasional use. The whole point about assessment is that you look at the context of the chemical in use not just what the chemical contains. Sure, a safer alternative is always preferred but safer alternatives often don't do the job. Pritt stick is rubbish IMO but then I think you can still get paste on type glues that might be better. If they insist on using it tell them to open the windows. As long as it is occasional use then I wouldn't be concerned. My personal opinion is that you're going OTT for the scenario you've given but then this is the point that I'm usually shot down in flames for not taking H&S seriously enough. Personally I think I take it far too seriously as it is!
stonecold  
#5 Posted : 03 September 2013 10:40:41(UTC)
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stonecold

Thanks very much..ive been in 2 minds about this for a while...secondary issue is that the design room/ centre doesnt have windows :-o... Agree with the occasional use thing and your right a ban on occasional use would probably be too drastic..my only other concern is that they sometimes have last minute big projects on and do a fair bit of spraying..so im not quite sure how i would control this...hmm time to ponder some more..thanks again for your reply.
Safety Smurf  
#6 Posted : 03 September 2013 10:44:10(UTC)
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Safety Smurf

I'm not aware of anything safer that will do the same job. My application was outside of work but I haven't found a suitable alternative that held well but didn't turn the paper into slop (putting cutting patterns onto sheet steel and setting out vinyl graphics for vehicles).
chris.packham  
#7 Posted : 03 September 2013 12:21:03(UTC)
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chris.packham

One of the reasons for using Spray Mount is that it is repositionable. It is only after a very considerable time that it becomes firmly fixed. Other adhesives do not offer the same property. (It is a bit like those Post-It notes). If they are treating very large areas regularly, then I might be concerned, but occasional use on smaller areas is unlikely, IMO, to present any significant problem. Chris
David Bannister  
#8 Posted : 03 September 2013 13:12:46(UTC)
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David Bannister

The storage, use and disposal of used aerosol cans should all be considered as part of the fire risk assessment process too.
Ron Hunter  
#9 Posted : 03 September 2013 16:45:22(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

Section 8.1 of 3M SDS (readily accessible via www) seems to confirm a requirement for engineering controls for anything other than occassional use. I have seen extraction cabinets used for this very purpose. You may not have windows, but there should be a wall leading to the outside world (unless you're in a basement!).
CRN Baker  
#10 Posted : 04 September 2013 11:54:43(UTC)
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CRN Baker

There are repositionable tape runners (like there are for correction tape) on the market - no areosol involved... A search for "repositionable tape" on Google (other search engines are available) brings up a raft of possibilities. Also glue dots might be another alternative. I use the tape personally. Hope that helps
CRN Baker  
#11 Posted : 04 September 2013 11:55:51(UTC)
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CRN Baker

Grrrr Aerosol - Another error not picked up by spellchecker :(
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