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respiration, increased sputum, and chest tightness may occur. CARC paint also produces

itching and reddening of the skin, a burning sensation of the throat and nose, and watering

of the eyes.

An allergic reaction may occur after initial exposure (ranging from a few days to a few

months later), producing asthmatic symptoms including coughing, wheezing, tightness in

the chest, or shortness of breath.

The following precautions must be observed to ensure the safety of personnel when CARC

paint is applied:

For brush/roller painting in confined spaces, an airline respirator is required, unless an

air sampling shows exposure to be below standards. If the air sampling is below

standards, either chemical cartridge or airline respirators are required.

Spot painters applying CARC paint by brush or roller must wear clothing and gloves

affording full coverage.

Do not use water, alcohol, or amine based solvents to thin or remove CARC paints.

Use of these solvents with CARC paints can produce chemical reactions resulting in

nausea, disease, burns, or severe illness to personnel.

Do not use paint solvents to remove paint/coating from your skin.

Mix paint/coating in a well-ventilated mixing room or spraying area away from open

flames. Personnel mixing paint/coating should wear eye protection.

Use paint/coating with adequate ventilation.

Unusable CARC mixtures may be considered hazardous waste and may require

disposal IAW Federal, state, DOD, and DA hazardous waste regulations. Consult the

installation environmental office for proper disposal guidance. Mixed CARC is

extremely flammable-use only in well-ventilated areas, keep away from open flames,

heat, sparks, and other ignition sources.

Personnel grinding or sanding on painted equipment should use high efficiency air

purifying respirators.

Do not weld or cut CARC-coated metal. Substances causing skin or respiratory

irritation may be released. Before applying heat, sand or grind paint down to bare

metal on area four inches to either side of the area you plan to weld or cut.

When touching up damaged areas, the procedure should be as similar to the original method of

finishing as possible; a clean surface is imperative. Where general disintegration of the surface is

evident, or the under surface is corroded, the coating must be stripped clean from the part.

Corrosion must be removed or neutralized by mechanical or chemical treatment, or both, and the

surface metal must be pre-treated, primed, and then topcoated.

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