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Composites and Resins

This activity is listed as:

🛑Red Light

Not permitted unless there are extraordinary circumstances and measures in place. If
you want to ask permission, first check with Project Manus, who will then send you to
EHS if you meet certain criteria. Permission to do red light activities will be very rare.

 

 

Minimum required PPE and precautions (more may be required based on circumstance)

  • Safety glasses

  • Gloves

  • Fit-tested respirator with approved cartridges

  • Protective garments

Most important safety considerations (issues, resources, advice, warnings)

  • Epoxy, polyester, polyvinyl ester, and polyurethane resins present severe and permanent chemical hazards that are difficult to control outside an industrial setting

  • Fiberglass, carbon fiber, and aramid fiber cloths present severe and permanent physical hazards that are difficult to control outside of an industrial setting

Most important considerations in the use of the tool/technology (issues, resources, advice, warnings)

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Links or info about video/images and complementary or alternative tools/tech to consider

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Forms and contact information required to obtain approval to use this technology/tools

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Related MIT Resources: MIT Environment, Health and Safety | Office of the Vice President for Research | MIT Project Manus