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Table of Contents

SECTION:

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE

SAFETY & WARNINGS

INTRODUCTION

PUMP DISASSEMBLY

PUMP REASSEMBLY

PARTS DRAWINGS

SLAVE ARM STICKERS

REVISION INFORMATION

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Terms & Conditions of Sale:

1.

ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of any purchase order from a customer or potential customer (“Buyer”) is subject to credit approval by

GSSC, Inc. (“Seller”), acceptance of the purchase order by Seller and, when applicable, any manufacturer, vendor, or other third party that
provides goods to Seller for resale to Buyer (“Vendor”). If Seller, in its sole discretion, determines that Buyer's credit becomes unsatisfactory
or it has reasonable grounds for insecurity, Seller reserves the right, upon notice to Buyer, to demand adequate assurance of due
performance from Buyer and/or terminate any purchase order with no liability to Seller. BY REQUESTING A QUOTE FROM SELLER,
ACCEPTING AN INVOICE FROM SELLER, OR PRESENTING A PURCHASE ORDER TO SELLER, BUYER CONFIRMS THAT THESE
TERMS & CONDITIONS SHALL GOVERN ALL PURCHASES OF PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS PROVIDED TO BUYER BY SELLER
(“GOODS”). GOODS SOLD BY SELLER ARE EXPRESSLY SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN
AND ANY DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TERMS OR CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN A PURCHASE ORDER OR SIMILAR
COMMUNICATION RECEIV ED FRO M BU YER ARE OBJ ECTED TO AND SH AL L NOT BE BIND ING UPON SELLER
UNL ESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING BY AN AUTHORIZED CORPORATE OFFICER OF SELLER.NO SELLER
EMPLOYEE OR AGENT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS VERBALLY. SELLER OBJECTS TO AND
REJECTS ANY TERMS BETWEEN BUYER AND ANY OTHER PARTY, AND NO SUCH TERMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS OR “FLOWDOWN” TERMS, SHALL BE A PART OF OR INCORPORATED INTO ANY PURCHASE ORDER
FROM BUYER TO SELLER, UNLESS AGREED TO IN WRITING BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SELLER.

2.

PRICES AND TAXES: Buyer agrees to pay the prices quoted by Seller or listed on any related invoice, and is responsible for additional

applicable shipping and handling charges, taxes, duties, and charges for import and export licenses and certificates. All prices quoted by
Seller are subject to change without notice. Seller will generally collect applicable taxes along with the purchase price unless Buyer submits
a valid tax exemption certificate, and indicates which Goods are covered by it. Prices on special-order Goods may be subject to change
before shipment. In order to be corrected any discrepancies in pricing and/or quantities on invoices must be reported by Buyer within thirty
(30) days of the invoice date.

3.

PAYMENT: Payment terms are 30 days net from the invoice date or upon such other terms approved by Seller in writing. Retainage shall not

apply, and Buyer shall not hold back any retainage from Seller, even if retainage is part of any contract between Buyer and any other party.
Payment is not contingent on Buyer’s ability to collect or obtain funds from any other party. Credit card sales are billed at the time of purchase.
Buyer expressly represents it is solvent at the time it places any purchase order with Seller. Seller, in its sole discretion, may determine that Buyer’s
financial condition requires full or partial payment prior to manufacture or shipment. If Buyer fails to make any payment when due, Seller reserves
the right to suspend performance. Buyer agrees to pay a charge on all amounts past due at the rate of 1 ½% per month (18% per year) or the
maximum lawful rate, whichever is less. In the event of non-payment, Buyer agrees to pay Seller’s reasonable attorney fees and court costs, if any,
incurred by Seller to collect payment, and all applicable interest charges. Seller may apply payments to any outstanding invoices unless
Buyer provides specific payment direction.

4.

TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE: As to Goods delivered directly by Seller, title passes upon delivery at the place Buyer

receives possession; and, thereafter, all risk of loss or damage shall be on Buyer. All other sales are F.O.B., point of shipment, and Buyer
takes title and assumes responsibility for risk of loss or damage at the point of shipment for such sales. Claims for Goods damaged in transit
are Buyer’s sole responsibility when not delivered directly by Seller.

5.

QUOTATIONS: All quotations expire thirty (30) days from the date of the quotation unless otherwise noted on the quotation. This time

limit applies even if Buyer uses the quotation to submit a job or project bid to any other party.

6.

ASSIGNMENT: The Buyer’s rights and responsibilities under any purchase order or these Terms & Conditions shall not be assigned by

Buyer without the express written consent of the Seller.

7.

RETURN OF GOODS: Permission to return items must be requested and granted in advance. No credit will be given if items are

returned prior to requesting and receiving permission. Subject to the foregoing, Seller shall accept returns of Goods for any reason for a
period of thirty (30) days following shipment for exchange or refund of the purchase price; provided, that such Goods must be unused and are
subject to a 15% restocking charge, which may be increased or decreased, in the Seller’s sole discretion, depending on the reason for such return.
Any Goods which were special ordered by Buyer are may not be returned, and any such Goods which are returned are subject to a
restocking/cancellation fee of 100% of the cost of the Goods. Goods shall be deemed accepted by Buyer (and cannot thereafter be
returned), if Buyer fails to object to the Goods within thirty (30) days after the Goods are received by Buyer.

8.

CANCELLATION: The Buyer may cancel any purchase order prior to shipment of the Goods by mutual agreement of the parties

and upon payment to Seller of reasonable and proper cancellation charges.

9.

TERMINATION: Seller may terminate the whole or any part of any purchase order if there is a material breach of these Terms & Conditions. In

the event of any such breach, the Seller will provide Buyer with written notice of the nature of the breach and the Seller’s intention to terminate for
default. In the event Buyer does not cure such failure within ten (10) days of such notice, Seller may, by written notice, terminate the purchase
order; provided, that Buyer shall continue its performance to the extent not terminated.

10.

CHANGE IN BUYER’S FINANCIAL CONDITION: Seller reserves the right to cancel any order or to require full or partial

payment in advance without liability to Seller in the event of: (i) insolvency of the Buyer; (ii) the filing of voluntary petition in
bankruptcy by Buyer; (iii) the appointment of a Receiver or Trustee for the Buyer; (iv) the execution by Buyer of an assignment for
benefit of creditors; or (v) past due payment on previous shipments to Buyer by Seller. Seller reserves the right to cancel Buyers
credit at any time for any reason.

11.

INTERPRETATION RESPONSIBILITY; PRODUCT USE AND SAFETY: Seller does not guarantee that the Goods it sells conform to

any plans and specifications or intended use. When plans and specifications are involved, Buyer is solely responsible for verifying Seller’s
interpretations of such plans and specifications, and it is Buyer’s sole responsibility to assure that Seller’s Goods will be acceptable for any
specific job. When Seller offers substitute Goods on any proposal, Buyer is solely responsible for confirming their acceptability.

12.

DELIVERY: Shipping dates given in advance of actual shipment are approximate and not guaranteed. All contract dates and timelines

begin upon receipt by Seller of a purchase order, Buyer’s acceptance of these Terms & Conditions, and the payment of any required down
payment.

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13.

EXCUSABLE DELAYS: Seller shall have no liability if its performance is delayed or prevented by causes beyond its reasonable control,

including, without limitation, acts of nature, labor disputes, government priorities, transportation delays, insolvency or other inability to
perform by any Vendor, or any other commercial impracticability. In the event of any such delay, the date of delivery or performance shall
be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of delay. If Goods are held or stored beyond the delivery date for the convenience
of Buyer, such Goods shall be so stored at the risk and expense of Buyer.

14.

CLAIMS: Claims for any nonconforming Goods must be made by Buyer, in writing, within ten (10) days of Buyer’s receipt of such Goods

and must state with particularity all material facts concerning the claim then known to Buyer. Failure by Buyer to give notice within such ten
(10) day period shall constitute an unqualified acceptance of such Goods by Buyer, and a waiver of any right to reject or revoke acceptance
of such Goods.

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WARRANTIES:

(a) SELLER’S WARRANTIES: Seller warrants that all Goods sold shall mechanically operate as specified and shall be free from faults in
respect to materials and workmanship for a period of: (i) for parts, twelve (12) months from the date of invoice, and (ii) for systems, twelve
(12) months from start-up, or, if earlier, eighteen (18) months from the date of the bill of lading. Seller also warrants that the Goods shall,
upon payment in full by Buyer for the Goods, be free and clear of any security interests or liens. Buyer’s exclusive remedy for breach of such
warranties shall be limited to repair or replacement costs or termination of any security interests or liens, and Seller shall have no
responsibility for reimbursing repair costs incurred by Byer in connection with Goods without first giving written authorization for such
charges. In any claims by the Buyer against the Seller in respect of the Goods, the liability of the Seller shall be limited to the value of the
Goods. This warranty applies only to Goods properly used and maintained and does not apply to any Goods which are misused,
neglect or accident, or which has been installed, operated, repaired, altered or modified other than in accordance with instructions or
written authorization by Seller. This warranty does not apply to any Goods not manufactured by Seller, and Buyer's sole warranty
with respect to such Goods shall be that of the Seller’s Vendor, if any.
(b) VENDOR’S WARRANTIES: Seller shall assign to Buyer any Vendor warranties and/or remedies provided to Seller by its Vendor.
(c) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT: SELLER DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL W ARRANTIES AND/OR INDEMNIFICATIONS
AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY NATURE. SELLER SHALL, IF GIVEN PROMPT
NOTICE BY BUYER OF ANY CLAIM OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO ANY GOODS SOLD
HEREUNDER, REQUEST THE APPLICABLE VENDOR TO GRANT FOR THE BUYER SUCH WARRANTY OR INDEMNITY RIGHTS AS
SUCH VENDOR MAY CUSTOMARILY GIVE WITH RESPECT TO SUCH GOODS.
(d) LIMITATIONS: THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR BY STATUTE. SELLER
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO
REPAIR OF GOODS OR OTHER COSTS ARE ASSUMED BY SELLER UNLESS AGREED TO, IN ADVANCE, IN WRITING.

16.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: UNLESS APPLICABLE LAW OTHERWISE REQUIRES, SELLER’S AND ANY VENDOR’S TOTAL

LIABILITY TO BUYER, BUYER’S CUSTOMERS OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON, RELATING TO ANY PURCHASES GOVERNED BY
THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, FROM THE USE OF THE GOODS FURNISHED OR FROM ANY ADVICE, INFORMATION OR
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY SELLER (BY ANY METHOD, INCLUDING A WEB SITE), IS LIMITED TO THE PRICE OF THE GOODS
GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. NEITHER SELLER NOR ITS VENDORS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR PENAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BACKCHARGES, LABOR COSTS, COSTS OF
REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT, TESTING OR INSTALLATION, LOSS OF EFFICIENCY, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, LOSS OF USE
OF THE GOODS OR ANY ASSOCIATED GOODS, DAMAGE TO ASSOCIATED GOODS, LATENESS OR DELAYS IN DELIVERY,
UNAVAILABILITY OF GOODS, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, DOWNTIME, OR
CLAIMS FROM BUYER’S CUSTOMERS OR OTHER PARTIES. IF SELLER FURNISHES BUYER WITH ADVICE OR OTHER
ASSISTANCE WHICH CONCERNS ANY GOODS SUPPLIED HEREUNDER, OR ANY SYSTEM OR EQUIPMENT IN WHICH ANY SUCH
GOODS MAY BE INSTALLED, AND WHICH IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, THE FURNISHING OF
SUCH ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE WILL NOT SUBJECT SELLER TO ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHER GROUNDS.

17.

BUYER’S USE OF GOODS: Many factors beyond Seller’s control contribute to the success of the Buyer’s finished products, such as raw

materials used to manufacture the products. Seller is not liability for the quality or quantity of finished products produced by Buyer with the use of
the Goods.

18.

EXPORTS: If Goods are sold for export, Seller’s standard terms & condition for export sales, if any, shall also apply. Acceptance of export

orders is not valid unless confirmed in writing by Seller. Buyer, and not Seller, is responsible for compliance with all United States export control
rules and regulations. Buyer shall not name Seller as shipper or exporter of record in connection with the export of any Goods purchased from
Seller.

19.

INSTALLATION: Installation of the Goods is the responsibility of Buyer, unless otherwise indicated in the quotation or invoice provided to

Buyer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Seller will provide installation supervision personnel within thirty (30) days of Buyer’s request. If
an installation for which the Seller is to participate is delayed by the Buyer more than six (6) months after the date of shipment of the Goods, or if
Buyer’s facility, materials, or parts are not prepared for installation for such period of time, Seller shall be entitled to invoice the Buyer for the
anticipated installation costs, up to $1,250 per day plus expenses, for each of Seller’s installations technicians which are on site.

20.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING RESTRICTIONS: Seller rejects questionable purchase orders and payments: Except for pre-approved

credit arrangements, Seller rejects third-party payments, cashiers' checks, money orders and bank drafts. Seller accepts only checks
imprinted with Buyer’s name; wire transfers originated in Buyer's account; letters of credit with Buyer as account party; and credit or debit
cards in Buyer’s name. All payments must be by single instrument in the amount of the invoice, less credits, from banks acceptable to
Seller.

21.

GOVERNING LAW: These Terms & Conditions and all disputes related to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United

States of America, without giving effect to its conflict of law rules.

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22.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE: The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the state courts of the State of Florida

and to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court f or the Middle District of Florida, for the purpose of any suit, action, or other
proceeding related to, arising out of or based upon these Terms & Conditions or in any way related to, arising out of or involving sale
of Goods hereunder; waive and agree not to assert by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise, in any such suit, action, or
proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or
immune from attachment or execution, that the suit, action, or proceeding is brought in any inconvenient forum, that the venue of the
suit, action, or proceeding is improper, or that these Terms & Conditions or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by
such court; and waive and agree not to seek any review by any court of any other jurisdiction which may be called upon to grant an
enforcement of the judgment of any such Florida state or federal court. The parties hereby consent to service of process by
registered mail at the address to which notice is to be given. The exclusive venue for any proceeding under these Terms &
Conditions shall be solely in any state court in Pinellas County, Florida, or the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida,
Tampa Division, sitting in Tampa, Florida. Buyer acknowledges that the prices for Goods offered hereunder are in part dependent
on Buyer’s consent to jurisdiction in Florida and exclusive venue in Pinellas County, Florida or the Federal District Court for the
Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, sitting in Tampa, Florida, and without Buyer’s consent to this jurisdiction and venue
provision the prices for the Goods may be higher.

23.

GENERAL: Any representation, affirmation of fact and course of dealing, promise or condition in connection therewith or usage

of trade not contained herein, shall not be binding on either party. If any provision hereof shall be unenforceable, invalid or void f or
any reason, such provision shall be automatically voided and shall not be part of these Terms & Conditions and the enforceability or
validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms & Conditions shall not be affected thereby.

TO THE EXTENT NOT CONTRARY TO APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:

24.

Buyer waives any available homestead exemption as well as any and all requirements or rights with regard to notice, demand,
presentment, or protest and appoint any employee or attorney of Seller to appear in any court of competent jurisdiction for the
purpose of confessing judgment for all amounts due Seller pursuant to these terms and conditions.

25.

Buyer hereby waives all rights to notice, judicial hearing or prior court order in connection with Seller’s obtaining any prejudgment
remedy in connection with said transactions or extensions of same. Buyer also waives any and all objection which Buyer might
otherwise be able to assert now or in the future to the exercise or use by Seller of any right of setoff, repossession or self-help as
may presently exist under statute, including the Uniform Commercial Code and common law.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS INSTRUMENT PERMITS SELLER TO OBTAIN AND USE YOUR INDIVIDUAL CREDIT HISTORY FOR
CREDIT EVALUATION PURPOSES. THIS INSTRUMENT FURTHER CONTAINS A CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT PROVISION AND
OTHER WAIVERS, WHICH CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF IMPORTANT RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE, AND IF YOU DO NOT PAY ON TIME,
ALLOWS SELLER TO OBTAIN A JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OR YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. BY
ACCEPTING THESE TERMS YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO NOTICE AND TRIAL. THE POWERS OF THE COURT CAN BE USED TO
COLLECT THE AMOUNT DUE REGARDLESS OF ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE WHETHER FOR RETURNED OR FAULTY GOODS,
FAILURE BY SELLER TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.

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SAFETY & WARNING INFORMATION:

OPERATING YOUR POLYESTER SYSTEM SAFELY

1. Introduction

Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those
using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyester processes is the responsibility of those
who use such processes and those who operate the equipment. This manual outlines
procedures to be followed in conducting polyester operations safety. This system has been
specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin, Gel-Coat, and Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxides
(MEKP) applications. Other formulations or blends considered for use in this equipment is
strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by Magnum Venus Plastech Inc. Magnum
Venus Plastech cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause
an injury during equipment operation. Some risks, such as the high pressure liquid stream that
exits the spray tip, are inherent to the nature of the machine operation and are necessary to the
process in order to manufacture the end-product. For this reason, ALL personnel involved in
polyester operations should read and understand the Safety Manual. It is very important for the
safety of employees involved in the operation that equipment operators, maintenance and
supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation. Each user should
examine his own operation, develop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment
operators follow correct procedures. Magnum Venus Plastech hopes that this manual is helpful
to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such
program. Magnum Venus Plastech recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment
at all times for your personnel safety. In addition to the manual, Magnum Venus Plastech
recommends that the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety &
Health Act (OSHA), particularly the following sections:

1910.94 Pertaining to Ventilation.

1910.106 Pertaining to flammable liquids

1910.107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations, particularly Paragraph (m) Organic Peroxides
and Dual Component Coatings.

Other standards and recognized authorities to consult are the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) bulletins as follows:

NFPA No.33 Chapter 14, Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Materials

NFPA No.63 Dust Explosion Prevention

NFPA No.70 National Electrical Code

NFPA No.77 Static Electricity

NFPA No.91 Blower and Exhaust System

NFPA No.654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards

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Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended: Fire Extinguisher – code ABC, rating
number 4a60bc.

Extinguishing Media – Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Water Fog.

Copies of the above bulletins are available, at a nominal charge from:

National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210

Research Report No.11 of the American Insurance Association deal with “Fire, Explosion and
Health Hazards of Organic Peroxides”. It is published by:

American Insurance Association
85 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying
equipment. Your insurance carrier will be helpful in answering questions that arise in your
development of safe procedures.

1.2 Personal Safety Equipment

Magnum Venus Plastech recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting
safe operations of the Polyester Systems:

Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that the user consult the state and local regulations
established for all Safety equipment listed.

2.0 Material Safety

2.1 Hazards Associated with Laminating Operations

The major hazards which should be guarded against in polyester laminating operations are
those associated with:

1. The flammability and explosion dangers of the catalyst normally used – Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Peroxide (MEKP).

2. The flammability dangers of clean-up solvents sometimes used (Magnum Venus Plastech
recommends that clean-up solvents be non-flammable), and of resin diluents used, such as
styrene.

3. The flammability dangers of catalyst diluents, if used. (Magnum Venus Plastech recommends
that catalyst not be diluted.

4. The flammability dangers of the uncured liquid resins used.

5. The combustibility dangers of the cured laminate, accumulations of over spray, and laminate
sandings.

6. The toxicity dangers of all the chemicals used in laminating operations with respect to
ingestion, inhalation and skin and eye hazards.

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2.2 Catalyst (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide)

MEKP is among the more hazardous materials found in commercial channels. The safe
handling of the “unstable (reactive)” chemicals presents a definite challenge to the plastics
industry. The highly reactive property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics industry in
producing the curing reaction of polyester resins also produces the hazards which require great
care and caution in its storage, transportation, handling, processing and disposal. MEKP is a
single chemical. Various polymeric forms may exist which are more or less hazardous with
respect to each other. These differences may arise not only from different molecular structures
(all are, nevertheless, called “MEKP”) and from possible trace impurities left from the
manufacture of the chemicals, but may also arise by contamination of MEKP with other
materials in its storage or use. Even a small amount of contamination with acetone, for instance,
may produce an extremely shock-sensitive and explosive compound.

Contamination with promoters or materials containing promoters, such as laminate
sandings, or with any readily oxidizing material, such as brass or iron, will cause
exothermic “redox” reactions which can become explosive in nature. Heat applied to
MEKP, or heat build-up from contamination reactions can cause it to reach what is called
its Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT).

Researchers have reported measuring pressure rates-of-rise well in excess of 100,000 psi per
second when certain MEKP’s reach their SADT. (For comparison, the highest pressure rate-of­rise listed in NFPA Bulletin NO.68, “Explosion Venting”, is 12,000 psi per second for an
explosion of 12% acetylene and air. The maximum value listed for a hydrogen explosion is
10,000 psi per second. Some forms of MEKP, if allowed to reach their SADT, will burst even an
open topped container. This suggests that it is not possible to design a relief valve to vent this
order of magnitude of pressure rate-of-rise. The user should be aware that any closed
container, be it a pressure vessel, surge chamber, or pressure accumulator, could explode
under certain conditions. There is no engineering substitute for care by the user in handling
organic peroxide catalysts. If, at any time, the pressure relieve valve on top of the catalyst tank
should vent, the area should be evacuated at once and the fire department called. The venting
could be the first indication of a heat, and therefore, pressure build-up that could eventually lead
to an explosion. Moreover, if a catalyst tank is sufficiently full when the pressure relief valve
vents, some catalyst may spray out, which could cause eye injury. For this reason, and many
others, anyone whose job puts them in an area where this vented spray might go, should
always wear full eye protection even when laminating operations are not taking place.

Safety in handling MEKP depends to a great extent on employee education, proper safety
instructions and safe use of the chemicals and equipment. Workers should be thoroughly
informed of the hazards that may result from improper handling of MEKP, especially in regards
to contamination, heat, friction and impact. They should be thoroughly instructed regarding the
proper action to be taken in the storage, use and disposal of MEKP and other hazardous
materials used in the laminating operation. In addition, users should make every effort to:

A. Store MEKP in a cool, dry place in original containers away from direct sunlight and away
from other chemicals.

B. Keep MEKP away from heat, sparks and open flames.

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C. Prevent contamination of MEKP with other materials, including polyester over spray and
sandings, polymerization accelerators and promoters, brass, aluminum and non-stainless
steels.

D. Never add MEKP to anything that is hot, since explosive decomposition may result.

E. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protective equipment should be worn at all times.
During clean-up of spilled MEKP, personal safety equipment, gloves and eye protection must be
worn. Firefighting equipment should be at hand and ready.

F. Avoid spillage, which can heat up to the point of self-ignition.

G. Repair any leaks discovered in the catalyst system immediately, and clean up the leaked
catalyst at once in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer’s instructions.

H. Use only original equipment or equivalent parts from Magnum Venus Plastech in the catalyst
system (i.e.: hoses, fitting, etc.) because a dangerous chemical reaction may result between
substituted parts and MEKP.

I. Catalyst accumulated from the purging of hoses or the measurement of fluid output deliveries
should never be returned to the supply tank, such catalyst should be diluted with copious
quantities of clean water and disposed of in accordance with the catalyst manufacturer’s
instructions.

The extent to which the user is successful in accomplishing these ends and any additional
recommendations by the catalyst manufacturer determines largely the safety that will be present
in his operation.

2.3 Clean-Up Solvents and Resin Diluents

WARNING

A hazardous situation may be present in your pressurized fluid system! Hydrocarbon
Solvents can cause an explosion when used with aluminum or galvanized components in
a closed (pressurized) fluid system (pump, heaters, filters, valves, spray guns, tanks,
etc.). The explosion could cause serious injury, death and/or substantial property
damage. Cleaning agents, coatings, paints, etc. may contain Halogenated Hydrocarbon
Solvents. Some Magnum Venus Plastech spray equipment includes aluminum or
galvanized components and will be affected by Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents.

A. There are three key elements to the Halogenated Hydrocarbon (HHC) solvent hazard.

a. The presence of HHC solvents. 1,1,1 – Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride are

the most common of these solvents. However, other HHC solvents are suspect if
used; either as part of paint or adhesives formulation, or for clean-up flushing. b.
Aluminum or Galvanized Parts. Most handling equipment contains these elements. In
contact with these metals, HHC solvents could generate a corrosive reaction of a
catalytic nature.

b. Equipment capable of withstanding pressure. When HHC solvent contacts aluminum

or galvanized parts inside a closed container such as a pump, spray gun, or fluid
handling system, the chemical reaction can, over time, result in a build-up of heat and
pressure, which can reach explosive proportions.

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