Workplace Prerequisites for Adhesive Processing

Sufficient air ventilation or exhaustion. In the case of exhaustion systems, it has to be considered that solvent vapors are heavier than air, thus exhaust at ground level, too. 

Provide fire extinguishers (powder extinguishers). Do not try to extinguish with water, since solvents float on the water surface, thus further extending the fire. 

Since the extent of a possible fire is determined by the range of combustible material, store adhesives and solvents only in quantities actually required at the workplace. 

Provide well-marked and closable waste containers for solvents, adhesive residues, acids, bases and cleaning cloths. Noncured adhesive residues are regarded as hazardous waste  

Provide the following articles at each workplace or at a central place in the workroom  

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