We live in a society that has rocket-speed access to a wealth of information. Within seconds, we can have a majority of our questions answers via Google. While this is an amazing convenience, it has also taught us to expect all kinds of information and data instantaneously. At Queens Flameproofing, we know our customers are used to instant access to information, and often, they have some genuine concerns about the chemicals being used for flameproofing treatments. Are they safe foor people? For the environment? What are the risks? How should the chemicals be handled? Today we will discuss some of the information we can provide regarding the chemicals we use by offering our customers a Materials Data Sheet.
Right from the beginning, we reassure our customers that we only use FDNY-approved chemicals. All the chemicals used by Queens Flameproofing are non-toxic and water-based. For those customers who want to know more and are interested in the finer details, we provide them with the Materials Data Sheet. This document is particular to each individual chemical used, and it can provide more information about that specific chemical. On that sheet, you'll find the following information:
Product Identification: Product identification and the chemical family
Hazardous Ingredients: Hazardous ingredients as identified by OSHA
Physical Data: Details such as appearance, boiling point, pH levels, specific gravity, water-solubility, weight per gallon
Fire & Explosion Hazard Data: Means for extinguishing media, fire-fighting, flashpoint
Health Hazard Data: Potentials health-related details such as 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: Process to address leaks, releases, spills, and waste disposal
Special Protection Information: Protective measures 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 Queens Flameproofing, we realize that people feel safer when they have access to information, especially about chemical substances. We want to provide peace of mind to our customers by offering this Materials Data Sheet at their request - and we are happy to do so.
If you have further question regarding the flameproofing process or the chemicals we use, call us today. We'd be happy to discuss your concerns as well as offer you a free, no-obligation estimate. As an industry leader for over 50 years, we'd be honored to add you to our ever-growing list of satisfied customers! Call today! 800-972-5587