TM-9-2350-256-20-1
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 2
NOVEMBER 2005
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WARNING SUMMARY–Continued
WARNING
Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint contains isocyanate, a constituent that can cause the
following allergic reactions during and after the application of the material:
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Pain on respiration
Increased sputum
Chest tightness
Itching and reddening of the skin
A burning sensation of the throat and nose
Watering of the eyes
An allergic reaction may occur after initial exposure (ranging from a few days to a few months later)
producing asthmatic symptoms including coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, or shortness of
breath. The following precautions must be observed to ensure the safety of personnel when CARC paint
is applied:
For spray/brush/roller painting in confined spaces, an air line respirator is required, unless an air sampling
shows exposure to be below standards. If the air sampling is below standards, either the chemical cartridge
or air line respirators are required.
Spot painters applying CARC paint by brush or roller must wear clothing and gloves affording full
coverage. Personnel using touchup spray kits should wear an air line respirator and protective clothing.
Do not use water, alcohol, or amine-based solvents to thin or remove CARC paint. Use of these solvents
with CARC paint can produce chemical reactions resulting in nausea, disease, burns, or severe illness.
Do not use paint solvents to remove paint/coating from your skin.
Mix paint/coating in a well-ventilated mixing room or spraying area away from open flames. Personnel
mixing paint/coating should wear eye protection.
Use paint/coating with adequate ventilation.
Personnel grinding or sanding on painted equipment should use high-efficiency, air-purifying respirators.
Do not weld, cut, or apply any form of heat to CARC-coated metal until the paint has been removed
from a 4-in. (102-mm) area surrounding the rework site. Substances may be released that cause skin or
respiratory irritation if this is not done. Sand or grind the paint down to the base metal in the surrounding
area and also remove any paint from the other side of the metal.
When sanding any paint, use the wet sanding method. Older paints may contain lead, chromates, or other
toxic material. Using wet or dry sandpaper, wet down the area before starting. Keep the sandpaper wet as
you sand to keep down paint dust.
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