Videos
Polyurethane Paint Safety
The collision repair and custom car industries use some of the most beautiful and advanced coatings systems available on the market today. Whether you are working to keep up with volume or creating a masterpiece for a passionate client, it’s important to follow proper safe use and handling procedures. The safety measures described in this video highlight the importance of protecting the environment and your personal safety on the job.
- Section 1: Introduction and Benefits of Polyurethane
- Section 2: SDS Sheets
- Section 3: Wearing Proper PPE
- Section 4: Spray Booth and Equipment
- Section 5: Clean-Up/Waste Disposal/Spill Response
- Section 6: OSHA
What is BPA?
This video provides an overview of the many products made of Bisphenol A based plastics and resins, and addresses the controversy surrounding the safety of Bisphenol A.
Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) - English and Spanish
The following videos from the American Chemistry Council's Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) are designed to inform employers and employees of the potential hazards associated with the handling of methylene diphenyl diisocyanates (MDI) and best practices to minimize potential risks:
- MDI Video - Introduction - Safe Handling of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (English) | (Spanish version)
- MDI Video - Part One - Hazard Communications (English) | (Spanish version)
- MDI Video - Part Two - Drum and Intermediate Bulk Container Handling (English) | (Spanish version)
- MDI Video - Part Three - Tank Container (Isotainer) Transfers (English) | (Spanish version)
- MDI Video - Part Four - Cargo Tank Trailer Transfers (English) | (Spanish version)
- MDI Video - Part Five - Rail Tank Car Transfers (English) | (Spanish version)
- MDI Video - Part Six - Emergency Response (English) | (Spanish version)
- Download MDI Video Series (English) | (Spanish versions)
Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) - English and Spanish
The following videos from the American Chemistry Council's Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) are designed to inform employers and employees of the potential hazards associated with the handling of toluene diisocyanates (TDI) and best practices to minimize potential risks:
- TDI Video - Introduction - Safe Handling of Toluene Diisocyanate (English) | (Spanish version)
- TDI Video - Part One - Hazard Communications (English) | (Spanish version)
- TDI Video - Part Two - Drum and Intermediate Bulk Container Handling (English) | (Spanish version)
- TDI Video - Part Three - Tank Container (Isotainer) Transfers (English) | (Spanish version)
- TDI Video - Part Four - Cargo Tank Trailer Transfers (English) | (Spanish version)
- TDI Video - Part Five - Rail Tank Car Transfers (English) | (Spanish version)
- TDI Video - Part Six - Emergency Response (English) | (Spanish version)
- Download TDI Video Series (English) | (Spanish versions)
The videos and documents referenced above are made available by the American Chemistry Council's Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) in good faith, are believed to be accurate and reliable, but may well be incomplete and/or not applicable to all conditions or situations that may be encountered. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the contents or that the application or use of any of the information and recommendations herein will avoid, reduce or ameliorate hazards, accidents, losses, damages or injury of any kind to persons or property. Viewers are therefore cautioned to satisfy themselves as to the applicability and suitability of said information and recommendations for the purposes intended prior to use.
