Spraying or handling Spray Polyurethane and Polyurea materials creates the potential for over exposure. To prevent contact with liquids, mists, vapors, and atomized particulates you must wear proper respiratory protection and appropriate personal protective equipment during chemical handling and application.

Everyone working in the immediate spray area while the product is being applied needs to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for protection from Spray Polyurethane and Polyurea Chemicals. This includes sprayers, helpers and even other trade workers if they are in the spray area.

The use of appropriate protective clothing is necessary whenever there is possibility of direct contact with chemicals. The appropriate protective clothing varies depending up on the potential for exposure. Applicators and helpers typically wear disposable coveralls to keep spray and mist from contacting skin and clothing.

A range of sizes should be available. A glove which is too large or small for the user may not provide proper protection. A fabric glove fully coated with nitrile, neoprene, butyl, or PVC provides good protection for applicators. Gloves should be made of:

Appropriate eye protection helps prevent eye contact from splashes of liquid chemicals, accidental sprays of reacting foam, aerosols and vapors that are likely to be present during spraying, and airborne particulate associated with sanding and grinding operations. When working with liquid chemicals and not wearing a full face or loose-fitting (hooded) respirator such as:

Supplied Air Respirators (SARs) are typically used during the spray application. SARs provide a supply of breathing air from a low pressure pump located outside the spray area using a hose. SARs, when used properly, can provide the greatest protection for the wearer. An SAR consists of a tight-fitting full-facepiece, or a loose fitting hood to which air is supplied through a small-diameter hose connected to an air source.

Air Purifying Respirator (APRs) remove contaminants from the air by mechanical filtration and/or chemical adsorption. Protection provided by APR is dependent on the cartridge selected, the condition of the cartridge, and the respirator fit. During chemical handling an Air Purifying Respirator is used.