TM 1-1270-476-30
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2-6. SEALING COMPOUNDS AND ADHESIVES REMOVAL, APPLICATION, CURING, AND
OUTGASSING (cont)
18. EPOXY ADHESIVE, 13085103
WARNING
ACETONE OR ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
• Flammable, toxic, irritating. Can cause
breathing problems, eye damage.
• Don’t: Use near flames or sparks, let it get in
eyes, or breathe vapors.
• Do: Use in well-ventilated areas, close
containers when not using. Wear acid-type
safety goggles, rubber gloves, and rubber
apron.
• If it contacts eyes, wash eyes with running
water. Get medical help at once.
• If you experience any breathing problems,
get to fresh air at once.
WARNING
NITROGEN
• Asphyxiant: Nitrogen displaces oxygen. In a
confined area, it can cause death by
suffocation or serious injury.
• Do: Use only in well-ventilated area.
• If you experience shortness of breath or an
increase in heart rate, get to fresh air at
once.
WARNING
EPOXY ADHESIVE
• Flammable, toxic, irritating. Can cause eye
damage.
• Don’t: Mix in quantities greater than 2
pounds. Toxic fumes can occur, resulting in
personal injury.
• Don’t: Use near flames or sparks, let it get
on skin, or in eyes.
• Do: Use in well-ventilated areas, close
containers when not using. Wear acid-type
safety goggles, rubber gloves, and rubber
apron.
• If it contacts eyes, wash affected areas with
running water for not less than 15 minutes. If
it contacts skin, wash affected area with
soap and water. Get medical help at once.
• If you experience any breathing problems,
get to fresh air at once.
REMOVAL
CAUTION
Use care when removing compound not to
damage mounting pads or other components
or leads.
a. Remove cured compound carefully around
leads to be unsoldered.
b. Tag and unsolder leads.
c. Clean area with small brush and acetone.
d. Clean area by flushing with isopropyl
alcohol.
e. Blow dry with clean, dry oil-free
compressed air or nitrogen.
