Peel Away 1 Complete 1.25 Gallon Paint Removal System (Citrilize, Paper)

GUIDE FOR USING PEEL AWAY 1 FOR THE REMOVAL OF LEAD BASED PAINT

The following are some recommended guidelines to follow in removing lead based paint with the PEEL- AWAY 1product. Specific instructions that are contained with our product should be followed. The PEEL-AWAY 1 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."

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.

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 a fibrous laminated cloth printed polyethylene side facing out. Leave on for up to 24 hours or more according to test patch findings.

NEUTRALIZATION:

Failure to properly clean and neutralize the surface will result in an 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.

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.

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 and (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.

CLEAN UP: Exterior Clean Up: For exterior work, hosing off the residue with water can help speed up the cleaning process and anything from a simple hose to a pressure jet or steam can be used. However, pressure should be kept low on woodwork and sensible precautions should be taken to protect plant life, etc. from splash back, especially those sensitive to alkalinity. Mist surface lightly with water spray. Then with a nylon bristle scrub brush agitate surface to loosen all residue. Thoroughly scrub surface being sure to get at all crevices, grooves, cracks, etc. PEEL AWAY® 1 is caustic, and requires neutralization before repainting. Rinse with Citri-Lize Neutralizerbefore applying new coating.