From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Sat Dec 31 2005 - 07:22:17 PST
CARC Paint Precautions.
Chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) paint has been used on military
vehicles since the early 1970s. Exposure to vapors, mist, dust or fumes from
CARC paint can cause health problems such as irritation to the respiratory
tract, edema, dermatitis, dizziness, rash, itching, swelling of extremities,
eye irritation, or damage to the nervous system, kidney or liver. The
coatings may be fatal if swallowed. The primary compounds associated with
this potential hazard are trivalent chrome, lead and cobalt-zinc
hexamethylene diiscocyanite. Proper respirators should be used if sanding or
torch cutting materials that are coated with this paint. These activities
often warrant the use of respirators regardless of the paint type.
Generally, you can determine if a military vehicle has CARC paint by
applying acetone to a clean cloth, rubbing an area for ten seconds, letting
it set for about one minute, then repeat. If the paint comes off, it is not
CARC.
This is from a website that helps rural fire departments deal with various
former military equipment.
I promise, my final word on the subject. apb
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