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Document ID (ISN)105316
CIS number 06-921
ISBN(s) 2-7389-1309-1
Year 2005
Convention or series no. INRS ED 956
Author(s) Lebreton R., Kolczynski C.
Title Powder-based paints - Composition, toxicological hazards, safety and health measures
Original title Peintures en poudre - Composition, risques toxicologiques, mesures de prévention [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Apr. 2005. 12p. 22 ref. Price: EUR 2.50. Downloadable version free of charge.
Internet access http://www.inrs.fr/INRS-PUB/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_search_view_view/EABB6A6CA8043467C125704400301716/$FILE/ed956.pdf [in French]
Abstract This guide presents a detailed inventory of the main constituents of powder-based paints, including binders, pigments, fillers and additives, and describes their toxicological and fire and explosion hazards. Safety and health measures during the manufacture and use of powder-based paints are specified: substitution, dust control, fire and explosion prevention, supply of information (labelling, safety data sheets), information of personnel and medical supervision.
Descriptors (primary) powder coating; safe working methods; paints; France
Descriptors (secondary) notification of dangerous substances; legal aspects; fire hazards; explosion hazards; labelling; safety guides; health hazards; medical supervision; supply of information; information of personnel; limitation of exposure
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Surface treatment