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PEEL
AWAY I - has been used on numerous lead paint abatement
projects for HUD, Capitol Buildings, military installations
and other high profile restoration projects. PEEL AWAY I ,
an alkaline paste, will remove thirty two (32) coats of paint
or more in a single application and there are NO TOXIC FUMES
OR FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS. PEEL AWAY I is a thick paste that is
either troweled or sprayed (specialized equipment) onto the
surface being stripped and is covered with a fibrous laminated
cover that accompanies our product. This allows the paste
to work in a completely sealed environment without any evaporation.
When the stripping action is complete (usually an overnight
dwell time), the bulk of the paste/paint adheres to the fiber
side of the cover for easy collection of the waste and the
surface is cleaned with water and neutralized. PEEL AWAY I
is the SAFEST method of removing lead paint since the process
is always keeping the paint in a wet or damp state so there
is no airborne lead dust. In addition, the lime in PEEL AWAY
I, will in most cases, stabilize the lead being removed taking
it out of a hazardous waste category in terms of disposal.
GUIDE FOR USING PEEL AWAY I
FOR THE REMOVAL OF LEAD BASED PAINT
The following are some recommended guidelines to follow in
removing lead based paint with the PEEL-AWAY I product. Specific
instructions that are contained with our product should be
followed. The Peel-AWAY I product has NO TOXIC FUMES AND NO
FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS so minimum ventilation is required. Airborne
lead sampling was done during a PEEL-AWAY abatement project
by an outside environmental Company and the conclusion was
"No detectable exposure of workers to airborne lead was
found while using PEEL-AWAY for removal of lead based paint."
I. PREPARATORY WORK
It is often impossible to know the type or condition of the
surface before paint is removed. Before a project is started
it is important that a small test area be done typical of
the surface to be stripped to ensure that the results will
be satisfactory. This will also inform you of the thickness
to apply the product and the time values for removing the
product. Applying the product too thinly or unevenly or removing
too quickly may result in more than one application thereby
increasing your material cost.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
The fact that you are removing lead based paint does not necessarily
mean that you are dealing with hazardous material. The test
patches that are done should be collected and sent to a local
laboratory for a TCLP test to determine the lead level of
the residue of the paint/paste. The PEEL-AWAY product contains
lime, which starts to stabilize the lead, and there is a good
chance that the test results will indicate less than 5ppm
lead which means you are not dealing with hazardous material
in terms of disposal.
II. APPLICATION
The PEEL-AWAY product is usually applied between 1/8"
to 1/4" thick, according to age and thickness of paint
being removed (this is predetermined by tests) with either
a trowel or specialized spray equipment. The paste is then
covered with fibrous laminated cloth printed polyethylene
side facing out. Leave on for up to 24 hours or more according
to test patch findings. Remove by sliding PEEL-AWAY tool or
taping knife under drier paste around the edges of the cloth,
easing paint, paste and cloth away from the surface in one
piece. Remove as much as possible with tool before clean-up
procedure.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS THAT ACCOMPANY PRODUCT
WITH REGARD TO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
WORK.
NEUTRALIZATION
Failure to properly clean and neutralize the surface will
result in alkaline residue that may cause an unsightly white
haze. Alkaline residue may also interfere with performance
of clear sealers or future paint coatings. It is most important
that all pertinent neutralization instructions that accompany
the product be followed.
III. HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Nitrile or latex gloves, taped to the sleeves shall be worn
when applying the PEEL-AWAY product. Goggles should be worn.
When using spray equipment, particle dust masks and face shields
along with a cotton/poly jumpsuit should be worn. Rubber suits
for heavy duty wash down and cleanup. All other requirements
that are in the specifications should be complied with.
IV. SUMMARY
The PEEL-AWAY System has two major advantages for removing
lead based paint:
(1)The paste is always keeping the paint in a wet or damp
state preventing any lead particles getting into the air or
on the surrounding area.
(2) When the stripping job is finished and the cloth is removed
the bulk of the paste and paint come off intact on the cloth
for easy collection and proper disposal.
V. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Paintremoval.com employs a direct personal assistance
staff on hand to answer technical questions.
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