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Document ID (ISN)20586
CIS number 74-327
Year 1973
Convention or series no.
Title Standard for spray application using flammable and combustible materials.
Bibliographic information NFPA No.33-1973, National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, USA, 1973. 51 p. Illus. Price: US-$1.75.
Abstract This standard covers the application of flammable or combustible materials as a spray by compressed air, airless or by steam, or electrostatic methods or by any other means in continuous or intermittent processes. It also covers the application of combustible powders by powder spray guns, electrostatic powder spray guns, fluidised beds or electrostatic fluidised beds. Contents: definitions; location of spray application operations; spray booths; electrical and other sources of ignition; ventilation; flammable and combustible liquids storage and handling; technical protection; operations and maintenance; fixed electrostatic apparatus; electrostatic hand spraying equipment; drying, curing or fusion apparatus; automobile undercoating in garages; powder coating; organic peroxides and dual component coatings. An appendix summarises a 15-year record of fires involving spray application of flammable or combustible finishes with reference to the provisions of the standard.
Descriptors (primary) paints and varnishes; fire protection; USA
Descriptors (secondary) powder coating; fire fighting; flammable liquids; organic peroxides; sources of ignition; drying; electrostatic coating; spray booths; maintenance; electrical equipment; ventilation; standard; paint spraying
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Fires