| Title |
Control of exposure to triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC) in coating powders. |
| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (58 kb) Click Here to view document. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
EIS |
| Series Number |
15 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2003 |
| Length |
6 pages |
| Stock Code |
EIS15REV2 |
| Edition |
2nd rev. ed. |
| Notes |
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN HARD COPY TO ORDER.
leaflet. (EIS15REV2) (EIS 15REV2) (EIS15 REV2) (EIS 15 REV2) supersedes an earlier edition (EIS15) (EIS 15) and replaces Engineering information sheet. (NIS/10/15)
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance for anyone involved with the formulation or use of powder coatings which contain triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC). This substance is a severe eye irritant and a mild skin and nasal irritant. Exposure can lead to severe skin rashes (allergic contact dermatitis). Aimed at employers and employees. Contents: Background; Health effects of TGIC; How exposure occurs; Occupational exposure limits for TGIC; What should users of TGIC containing coating powders do? Maintenance of control measures; Monitoring exposure; Measuring exposure levels; What about health surveillance? Information,instruction and training; Accidents, incidents and emergencies; References. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Engineering; Chemicals; Exposure; Reactive epoxy compound |