The UK HSE identifies isocyanate in two-pack paints as a major cause of occupational asthma and dermatitis, states that spraying produces a large amount of invisible mist, and warns that workers breathe isocyanate mist when spraying or performing paint-gun tasks without supplied-air breathing apparatus.
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Vehicle spray painter; Reduce disease - reduce exposure to isocyanate mist · 1
Vehicle spray painter; Reduce disease - reduce exposure to isocyanate mist · 1
Isocyanate (typically in 2-pack paints) is the most common cause of occupational asthma. It also causes dermatitis ... Spraying produces a lot of invisible mist ... You breathe isocyanate mist when you raise your BA visor to check the paint film quality, or prime or wash out the gun by spraying without wearing BA.