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43.7.3 Prevention of Contamination

Fire Code 2015 of Delaware > 43 Spraying, Dipping, and Coating Using Flammable or Combustible Materials > 43.7 Organic Peroxides and Plural Component Coatings > 43.7.3 Prevention of Contamination

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Measures shall be taken to prevent the contamination of organic peroxide formulations with any foreign substance. Only spray guns and related handling equipment that are specifically manufactured for use with organic peroxide formulations shall be used. Separate fluid-handling equipment shall be used for the resin and for the catalyst, and they shall not be interchanged. [33:16.3]

43.7.3.1

The wetted portions of equipment and apparatus that handle organic peroxide formulations shall be constructed of stainless steel (300 series), polyethylene, Teflon^®, or other materials that are specifically recommended for the application. [33:16.3.1]

43.7.3.2*

Measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of organic peroxide formulations with dusts or overspray residues resulting from the sanding or spray application of finishing materials. [33:16.3.2]

43.7.3.3

Spills of organic peroxide formulations shall be promptly removed so there are no residues. Spilled material shall be permitted to be absorbed by use of a noncombustible absorbent, which is then disposed of promptly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. [33:16.3.3]