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Safety with Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
English
Description
The information sheet provides general information on the use of professional grade high-pressure spray polyurethane foam (SPF) regarding chemical health and safety issues for SPF installers, in construction sector. It covers: the potential health effects from exposure to SPF chemicals, protective measures, the role of health surveillance and the key responsibilities of the employer in order to ensure a safe working environment where exposure to SPF chemicals. In addition, the information sheet introduces relevant legislation to work with SPF as well as useful sources of further information on SPF.
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
CONSTRUCTION
Provider
Provider name (English)
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA)
Provider name (Original)
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA)
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Construction
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Gases
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Irritants
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Skin absorption
Substance Description
methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), MDI based isocyanates, polyols, blowing agents, amines, metal catalysts, surfactants and flame retardants, n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
CAS Number
26447-40-5
872-50-4
101-68-8
EC number
247-714-0
212-828-1
202-966-0
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Workers
Workers representatives