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Topcoats

Here’s a tip… quality topcoats are a part of your brand image.  If your topcoat doesn’t perform, your customer is probably blaming you. Avoid these problems with Thermal-Chems’ time-tested portfolio of topcoat products.

Your resinous flooring solutions start with a reliable coatings manufacturer. Thermal-Chem provides just that!  Quality products backed by industry leading customer service and competitive pricing. Learn more about ThermalChem Top Coats

AROUND THERMALCHEM

Here we grow again!

We are pleased to welcome Josh to Thermal-Chem.  Josh’s experience will be a great fit in his new position as Plant Manager.

With 15 years of experience in project management and logistics, Josh will play an integral role in maintaining Thermal-Chem’s top-class service.

PRO TIPS

Avoiding Epoxy Sensitization

Our industry has experienced many changes in the last few years.  One trend we see is the number of contractors that are being affected by rashes, difficulty breathing, irritated eyes and other health problems.

Epoxy was invented in 1930’s. Have there been problems like this before?  Yes, but not to the magnitude we see today.  Raw materials pricing, formulation changes, and poor general housekeeping are likely are the culprits.  

Here are some tips to avoid epoxy sensitization:

  1. Wash your hands as much as possible with warm water and soap.
  2. Wear long sleeves and protective gloves when mixing or applying products.
  3. DO NOT clean your skin with any type of solvent.
  4. If you think you have had this reaction, hydrocortisone cream is applied generously and often to the affected areas, and avoid exposure for 2-4 weeks.
  5. Train ALL new employees on the proper methods and products used for PPE.
  6. Hold tool-box safety meetings and put this on your agenda at least twice annually.

Knowing the components in the products you are installing is important to monitor.  Become familiar with SDS for the products your crews use.  This is a medical condition that could possibly lead to these factors and could cost you good quality crew members.