ASTM D4757-98

Standard Practice for Placarding Solvent Vapor Degreasers (Withdrawn 2004)

SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended to provide warnings and operating instructions for posting on vapor degreasers.
1.2 These warnings are intended to supplement other specific warnings applicable to the actual solvent or equipment in use.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 09-May-1998
• Withdrawal Date: 13-Feb-2004
• ICS: 71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superceded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.
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Designation: D 4757 – 98
Standard Practice for
Placarding Solvent Vapor Degreasers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4757; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.4 Any specific or additional information should be re-
quested from the supplier.
1.1 This practice is intended to provide warnings, first aid,
and operating instructions for posting on vapor degreasers.
4. General Requirements
1.2 These warnings are intended to supplement other spe-
4.1 Vapor degreaser placarding may also be subject to
cific warnings applicable to the actual solvent or equipment in
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
use.
4.2 Placards should be posted on the vapor degreaser in a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
prominent place(s), accessible to workers using the equipment.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Requirements for Warning Statements
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 Post the following general warning statements on the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
solvent vapor degreaser:
2. Referenced Documents 5.1.1 This Machine Contains: (Name of Solvent).
5.1.2 Warning! Vapor Harmful
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.3 Avoid Prolonged or Repeated Breathing of Vapor.
D 3698 Practice for Solvent Vapor Degreasing Operations
2 High vapor concentrations may cause unconsciousness or
D 4276 Practice for Confined Area Entry
death.
2.2 OSHA Regulations:
5.1.4 Use Only with Adequate Ventilation. Ventilation
29 CFR 1910.1000 OSHA Department of Labor Subpart
must be sufficient to limit vapor exposures below established
Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substance, Permissible Exposure
3 OSHA or ACGIH levels, or the solvent manufacturer’s sug-
Limits
gested health guidelines. Eye irritation and dizziness are
2.3 ACGIH Documents:
indications of overexposure.
TLV-TWA Threshold Limit Values—Time Weighted Aver-
4 5.1.5 Do Not Cut or Weld on or Near This Machine,
ages
unless all solvent has been drained and the equipment aired
3. Significance and Use out. Fire or explosion can result.
5.1.6 Do Not Enter This Machine Unless Proper Tank
3.1 Since the operation of a vapor degreaser involves the
Entry Procedures Are Followed. Refer to Practice D 4276 for
use of halogenated hydrocarbons, it is important that a solvent
detailed procedure.
vapor degreaser be properly labeled to convey the health
5.1.7 Do Not Take Internally. Swallowing may cause
hazards of the solvent in use.
injury, illness, or death.
3.2 This practice is useful in providing general warning and
5.1.8 Avoid Prolonged or Repeated Contact with Skin.
operating instructions for posting on solvent vapor degreasers.
Contact may cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
3.3 The following paragraphs outline items to be included
5.1.9 Do Not Get in Eyes; Will cause discomfort and
on vapor degreaser placards.
irritation.
5.1.10 Do Not Smoke in the Vicinity of This Machine.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-26 on Haloge-
5.1.11 Consult Material Safety Data Sheet for Additional
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-
Information.
bility of Subcommittee D26.05 on Industrial Hygiene.
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