What you should know about transport and unloading - Isopa

What you should know about
transport and unloading
Transport
1. When transporting drums yourself, load them onto
pallets if possible.
2. Use blocks of foam to prevent damage to the drums.
3. Tie the drums securely.
4. Do not transport the drum together with edible, flammable
or oxidizing materials.
5. Choose the safest route to your destination and take the
right documents with you, including a transport
emergency card. Make sure that the driver is informed
about the content of the drums.
Unloading
1. Use a concrete floor to unload the drums.
2. Do not unload near a drain.
3. If possible, use a forklift to unload.
4. Otherwise, use blocks of foam to cushion the drums
when unloading. The first drum should be unloaded
vertically.
5. Then there will be space to roll the next drum onto its
side and carefully let it down onto the foam block.
6. Roll the drum to the storage area.

What you should know about storage
and drum decontamination
Storage
1. The temperature in the storage area must be between
15°C and 40°C. The storage area must be well ventilated.
2. A fire extinguisher must be readily available in the storage
area. If possible, this should be a foam extinguisher.
3. Do not stack the drums higher than three levels.
4. Leave enough space between the stacks for visual
inspection.
5. Do not leave the drums in a horizontal position.
Make sure each drum is resting on its base.
Drum decontamination
1. Emptying and decontamination of drums must be
carried out in a restricted area. The drum must be
drip-free. Product labels should NOT be removed.
2. Wear a breathing mask, goggles, boots and long sleeves
while carefully putting the decontamination solution into
the drum.
3. Close the drum completely.
4. Roll the drum at least four times so that the
decontaminant reaches all parts of the drum.
5. Slightly open bung to release the pressure. Leave the
drum like this for at least two days.

What you should know about working
with TDI (toluene diisocyanates)
Working with TDI
1. Make sure that fire extinguishers, tap water, hoses and
shower bath are readily accessible.
2. Make sure that ventilation is working well in the production
and storage areas.
3. Make sure the TDI is at the right temperature.
4. While working on the production line, wear a breathing
mask, goggles, gloves, long sleeves and boots.
5. Use a pump to empty the drums.
6. During production, take regular measurements of
TDI concentrations in the air. If you inhale high concentrations
immediately seek medical attention.
7. When storing foam, make sure there is enough space
between each block because high temperatures can
develop. Regularly check the temperature of the foam.
8. Keep storage areas free of scrap foam and other flammable
material.

What you should know about
a minor spill
A minor spill
1. A minor spillage can be dealt with on the spot.
2. Take positive action. Inform the relevant members of the
staff and evacuate the area.
3. Put on full protective clothing, including coveralls, boots,
goggles, gloves and breathing mask.
4. Roll the leaking drum to prevent further spillage and
seal it with tape.
5. Roll the damaged drum into the oversized drum, turn it
onto its base and seal it loosely.
6. Prevent spreading by covering the spillage with sand or
other absorbent material.
7. After putting sand or other absorbent material on the spillage,
put decontamination solution on the affected area and
then leave it for about 30 minutes. The main components of
decontamination solution are water, soap and glycol.
8. Place the absorbent material into a waste container or
an empty drum using a shovel.
9. Clean the immediate area around the spillage with
decontamination solution and wash down with water.
10. The decontaminated absorbent must be transported to
a safe place and disposed of safely.
11. Rinse yourself with water. When there is a major spill,
or a spill in a public area, call the emergency number of
your supplier or distributor.