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How do I get rid of old, unused, expired or leftover adhesive, sealant, glue, caulk?
Check the label on the container to identify the product.
Obtain the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Go to the hazardous waste link under "Regulatory Assistance" for Federal and State regulations of how to dispose properly.
Check local Yellow Pages for licensed hazardous waste hauler, who could also provide guidance for your specific region/area.
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What do I do with empty adhesive canisters?
If the canister is a disposable one, follow state and local requirements for proper handling and disposal. The Hazardous Waste section provides some helpful links for state requirements. A local licensed waste hauler can also provide specific disposal and/or handling information for your area.
If the canister is returnable, contact us for how to properly return the canister.
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Does your adhesive meet the VOC requirements in California?
Refer to the "Air Quality Regulations" page under the "Regulatory Assistance" section and click on "California Air Districts" to search by zip code for the rules and regulations limiting VOC pertaining to your specific District. The California Air Resources Board will provide general guidance and information for the State, but you must also consult your specific Air District Rule Book to ensure compliance with all.
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Do I need to wear a respirator to use your adhesive?
Obtain the most recent MSDS for the specific product you are using from the MSDS Web Page
Refer to Section VIII of the MSDS for the exposure guidelines and the recommended PPE to be used (i.e. gloves, safety glasses, NIOSH approved respirator, ect) If respirator is recommended, go to the OSHA web page to determine all the requirements for respirator use.
To purchase a respirator, check either the local Yellow Pages or do a web search for Safety Supply Vendors. Vendors typically provide charts indicating the appropriate cartridge to use for the different hazardous materials. These vendors will also typically have a technical hotline you can call to get guidance and information about your specific operation.
Air monitoring can also be done in your operation using either a NIOSH approved badge or a personal sampling pump, which will determine the actual 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) and the Short Term Exposure Level (STEL). Compare these values to the limits provided by OSHA to determine if you comply. Respiratory protection is not required for atmospheres not exceeding the OSHA STEL and PEL, although your operators may experience a sensitivity to a specific material and request respiratory protection.
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What cartridge do I use for methylene chloride?
There is no approved cartridge to prevent overexposure of methylene chloride. The only respiratory protection adequate for methylene chloride exposure is a supplied breathing air system. Check your local Yellow Pages or the web for Safety Supply Vendors who can help provide the proper approved system.
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Can I use your flammable canisters in my facility?
Local Fire Chiefs or State Fire Marshals have the authority for flammable storage requirements. Please contact your local Fire Marshal/Chief, explain your operation and how you plan to use the spray adhesive and get approval to operate. General guidance is provided by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), but can be superseded by local fire authorities in your area.
http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/home/index.asp
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Is it okay for your product to go down the drain?
Obtain the appropriate MSDS and determine what, if any, are the hazardous ingredients. Go to the "Water Quality Regulations" page under the "Regulatory Assistance" section for requirements provided under the Federal Clean Water Act and for requirements provided by each state for discharge limits. Also check with your local water authority to ensure the local limits are not more stringent. If more stringent, it could supersede the State requirements.
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What do I do if I get some material on me or am experiencing symptoms of overexposure?
Obtain the MSDS for the specific material and follow the first air procedures listed under Section V – Health Hazard Data. It will list what to do for the various types of exposure (i.e. in your eyes, on your skin, if ingested, if inhaled). If person is sent to the hospital, make sure a copy of MSDS accompanies them to help the doctors to effectively and efficiently treat them as necessary.
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What do I do if the material is spilled (container leaks, is knocked over, is punctured, etc)?
Obtain the MSDS for the specific material that spilled and follow the procedures provided in Section VII – Spill or Leak Procedures
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