Hybrid Coating Technologies Inc (fka HCTI)

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'Potential Chemical Exposures From Spray Polyurethane Foam**'
(EPA February 2017)

The information on this page is meant to underline the importance of wearing protective equipment by explaining ways that chemical exposures from spray polyurethane foam (SPF) may occur.

Comment: The idea that Hazmat suits must be worn in the application of this substance should be the 'first clue'!!!! Note: Further research indicates that the recommended 'latex gloves' ARE PENETRATED by ISOCYANATES!

https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/potential-chemical-exposures-spray-polyurethane-foam

'Vapors and aerosols
Spray application generates isocyanate vapors and aerosols.
Research data indicate that inhalation exposures during SPF insulation will typically exceed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) occupational exposure limits (OELs) and require skin, eye and respiratory protection.
Vapors and aerosols can migrate through the building if the area is not isolated and properly ventilated.
After application, vapors may linger in a building until properly ventilated and thoroughly cleaned.
Dust
Cutting or trimming the foam as it hardens (tack-free phase) may generate dust that may contain unreacted isocyanates and other chemicals.
After application, dust may linger in a building until properly ventilated and thoroughly cleaned.
Heat-generating processes
Read about how any heat-generating processes such as drilling, welding, soldering, grinding, sawing, or sanding on or near the foam insulation may generate a range of airborne degradation chemicals, including, isocyanates, amines, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, or nitrogen oxides (PDF) (3 pp, 109 K). EXIT
Fires
Fires involving SPF may release isocyanates, hydrogen cyanide, amines, and other toxic chemicals into the air.Fire departments have issued advisories and require the use of full supplied air respirators when fighting polyurethane fires.'

**Possibly in late 2017, but more likely in 2018 Hybrid will have a non-isocyanate spray foam ready for commercialization.