In a culture that has access to minute statistics and a slice of data within seconds, we pretty much expect to have all the details to just about everything instantly available to us. While this can be both positive and negative, when it comes to flameproofing, we believe that knowledge is power. The majority of business owners are mostly unfamiliar with some of the more intricate details of flameproofing and, rightly, might have some concerns that relate to procedures and chemicals used. Almost daily, we field questions such as, “How safe are your chemicals? Are they toxic? Environmentally friendly? Safe for our customers?” Today, we are going to address some of those very concerns.
From the outset, we let our customers know that the chemicals we use in the flameproofing process have all been FDNY-approved. Additionally, everything we use is water-based and non-toxic.
While many customers feel at ease with this information, some desire more reassurance. And that’s where we offer the Materials Data Sheet. This is a document that is available upon request, and we can issue this for every chemical we use. Below is the kind of information you can find on this sheet:
Product Identification: Product identification along with the chemical family
Hazardous Ingredients: Hazardous ingredients, as per OSHA
Physical Data: Appearance, boiling point, pH levels, specific gravity, water solubility, weight per gallon
Fire and Explosion Hazard Data: Measures for extinguishing media, fire-fighting, flash point
Health Hazard Data: Bodily points of entry, carcinogen information, effects if ingested, effects on eyes and skin, procedures for First Aid
Reactivity Data: Reaction of the chemical as a result of interaction with other elements
Spill or Leakage Procedures: Procedures for responses to leaks, releases, spills, and waste disposal
Special Protection Information: Protective procedures for engineering controls, eyes, gloves, harmful ingredients, solubility measures
Special Precautions: Advisory safety procedures for storage and other handling
Regulatory Information: DOT and EPA regulations
At Brooklyn Flameproofing, we know how important it is to have the information to be prepared and also to be at peace. We are pleased to offer the Materials Data Sheet upon request. Living in a time when we are used to instant access to information, we’re able to meet those demands.
If you have questions about anything regarding the flameproofing process, we would love to talk to you about your concerns. Call today and we can also offer a free, no-obligation estimate: 800-401-5415.