Precautions to be taken while Using Adhesive Removers

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The use of most of the adhesive removers should be done with extreme

precaution and care. The safety instructions and warnings displayed by the

manufacturer on its packing or the product pamphlet must be read and

understood properly. Prior to opening the container and its use,ensure the

shelf life of the product, which is usually 24 months at the recommended

conditions of storage in original and unopened containers.

Careful Handling

Most of these products are highly inflammable and are harmful and may

cause damage to the lungs of the user, if inhaled. Care should be taken to

not breathe in the vapors. Smoking should be strictly prohibited at the area

of its use and it should be away from any ignition sources to avoid mishaps

of fire.

It is recommended to wear suitable gloves while using them. Preferably use

them in properly ventilated areas and if that is impossible use adequate

respiratory equipment for safety.

Safety Measures after Health Mishaps

These materials can cause damage to the eyes if it comes in contact with the

eyes of the worker who uses it. If it happens, eyes should be washed with

plenty of water and the victim should be immediately taken to a doctor for

proper treatment. The label or the container should be shown to the doctor

so that he has knowledge of the chemical composition of the product which

is the cause of the problem.

There is more than a likely chance for these to come in contact with the skin

of the worker who is using it and in such a case the material should be

wiped off the skin as cleanly as possible and washed immediately with lot of

soap and water.

Use of Adhesive Removers

Adhesive removers with citrus cleaner has a fresh citrus scent and can

remove adhesive and scars, graffiti, scuff marks etc. from a variety of

surfaces. They are mostly used in metals, flooring, printing equipment,

concrete etc. These are also used for cleaning heavy oils, greases, tar etc.

which are difficult to clean off from a surface. These are useful for thorough

cleaning of the surface of any area prior to painting, coating or even for

bonding of different parts. Good quality products in this category evaporate

cleanly leaving minimal residue at its area of application and a mild citrus

scent.

Application

Care should be taken while the process of removing the adhesive from the

surface which has to be cleaned. Firstly, spray the remover generously onto

the surface to be treated. Allow it to act on the adhesive for a couple of

minutes. Note the time required for the remover to work from the manual of

the product as this depend on the glue type.

If required, regularly moisten the glue with the spray. Now use a proper

scraper to remove the adhesive which is stuck on the surface.Just be careful

to see that no scratches are made on the surface. Repeat the process if the

surface does not get properly cleaned.

Precautions to be Taken

Most of these products come with a Material Safety Datasheet with health

and safety information which should be read and understood before using

the product. Keep the products in safe and sealed containers. Care should

be taken while disposal of these hazardous products and it should be done

as per the local waste regulations. It may be left to evaporate in a controlled

space with no ignition sources nearby or incinerated in an approved facility.

If a number of wipes have been used for the work, keep all the wipes in a

sealed container prior to its disposal. Used wipes should be disposed off as

per safety regulations followed by waste requirements of local authorities.

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