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30 SWIX SPORT TECH MANUAL
Swix Special Waxes
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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
o Wax room ventilation. Make the extra effort to see that the
area where you work on skis has exhaust fans and fresh air
supply. Race organizers usually give the location for working
on race equipment too low a priority, and often the waxing
areas have little or no ventilation.
o Do not expose waxes to open flames such as from a waxing
torch, heat guns, space heaters, fire places, etc. Do not
smoke cigarettes while waxing with fluorocarbon or
fluorinated hydrocarbon waxes. In fact, don’t smoke at all!
There is a chemical danger associated with fluorocarbon
waxes when they are overheated. If fluorocarbon waxes are
exposed to a heat source having a temperature higher than
approximately 300°C (570°F), the fluorocarbon material
disintegrates developing a poisonous gas. Normal iron
temperatures will not cause a harmful breakdown of Swix
waxes.
o When using power brushes for brushing waxes a substantial
amount of wax “dust” particles occur. To prevent inhalation of
the particles use a “particle” mask. This can be the papertype
used in wood working.
o Use safety glasses when Roto-brushing.
o If you question the quality of the waxes you are using, or feel
that your exposure amount to waxing is extensive, use a
respirator mask. It should be a cartridge type for filtering
organic vapors. This type of mask is important to use when
doing base repair with a burning polyethylene repair candle
or base welder.
o Be aware of the type of base cleaner you are using.
Have good ventilation. And dispose of the rags or Fiberlene
properly.