Solvents Some common solvents v Charcoal lighter fluid

Solvents

Some common solvents v Charcoal lighter fluid, v Windshield washer fluid, v Paint, v Household cleaners, and even v Water! 1 a

Use of solvents v Cleaning v Degreasing v Removing paint, ink, or other coatings 1 b

Use of solvents v Producing adhesives, paints, inks, coatings, varnishes, and other sealers v Solvents with we work 1 c

How to recognize solvents v Usually liquid v Many are colorless v Most have a strong odor v Some evaporate quickly 2 a

How to recognize solvents v Always label check the container’s 2 b

Chemistry of solvents v Solvents are used to dissolve something else v Like dissolves like v How electron are distributed is called polarity 3 a

Chemistry of solvents v Polar solvents: • • • v Water Ketones Alcohols Non-polar solvents: • • • Oils Petroleum distillates Many chlorinated solvents 3 b

Chemistry of solvents v Always use the solvent specified for the job v Why we use certain solvents 3 c

Health hazards v Routes of entry include: • Breathing the vapors, • Direct contact, and • Ingestion if you are eating or drinking while using the solvents. 4 a

Health hazards: Acute effects v Dizziness v Nausea v Irritation v Dryness v Itching v Dermatitis 4 b

Health hazards: Chronic effects v Chronic target: diseases typically • Skin, • Liver, • Kidneys, • Circulatory system, • Reproductive system, and • Nervous system. 4 c

Health hazards v Check the MSDS v Health hazards of the solvents we use 4 d

Physical hazards v Combustible v Flammable v Check the MSDS v Physical hazards of the solvents we use 5

Engineering controls that reduce exposures v Ventilation v Automated equipment chemical transfer v Engineering controls we use 6

Personal protective equipment (PPE) v See solvent’s MSDS for PPE recommendations v Employer PPE v Types selects appropriate of PPE we use 7

Safe work procedures v See solvent’s MSDS for safe handling information v Take appropriate fire prevention precautions v Use only the amount needed 8 a

Safe work procedures v Dispense spills v Be carefully to avoid cautious about skin contact v Follow all job-specific work procedures 8 b

Safe storage procedures v See solvent’s MSDS for safe storage information v Solvents may need to be stored separately from other materials v Storage areas should be well ventilated 9 a

Safe storage procedures v Rough handling can lead to dangerous leaks v Inspect containers for damage prior to use v Report suspected damage, contamination, or leaks 9 b

Proper clean-up and disposal v Emergency releases should be handled by a specially trained Hazmat team v Waste solvents need to be collected in proper containers 10

First aid and emergency procedures v Refer to the MSDS for first aid and emergency information v Always follow our company’s specific procedures for emergency response and first aid 11