Hazards Associated with Spray Painting in Shipyard Employment
| | Typical Concentration | Primary Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Propane & Butane | 10 - 20% each | Propellant gases that expel the paint from the can | | Acetone | 5 - 20% | Fast-evaporating solvent used to thin the paint | | Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 - 20% | Powerful solvent that helps the paint flow smoothly | | Butyl acetate | 5 - 20% | Solvent with a slower evaporation rate for a smoother finish | | Acrylic resin | 10 - 30% | The binder that forms a durable, hard film after the solvents evaporate | | Pigment | 10 - 20% | Provides color and opacity (hiding power) | asmaco spray paint sds
| | Category | Hazard Statement | |---|---|---| | Flammable Aerosols | Category 1 | H222 – Extremely flammable aerosol. | | Gases under pressure | Compressed gas | H229 – Pressurized container: May burst if heated. | | Skin Irritation | Category 2 | H315 – Causes skin irritation. | | Eye Irritation | Category 2 | H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. | | Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure | Category 3 | H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness. | | | Eye Irritation | Category 2 |