Think vinegar, ammonia, dish detergent, or orange-based cleansers. The 202 is probably "better" than all of these, but are less likely to cause permanent brain damage.

The first hit probably was enough to sensitize you so even the small exposure outside was enough to bring back the symptoms. You should always work in a well ventilated area when using nasty petro-chemicals, and an organic respirator is also a good idea.

> I used some Interlux 202 fiberglass wash --- recommended in the CLC
> literature --- last week in a closed garage, no protection. A total DELTA
> SIERRA, and paid the price in a splitting headache, dizziness and all the
> normal problems of brain-frying. So today, when I needed to clean up some
> 'glass, I used it again, but outside with a gentle breeze and while
> wearing a full respirator. And it almost happened again! Significantly
> less effect, but I was expecting no effect!

> Anyone else with severe problems with 202? What's a good alternative to
> get rid of amine blush?

> Oh, and insult to injury --- a small swarm of termites landed on the hull
> of the North Bay as it sat in the driveway! As a plastic and fiberglass
> boater, that sort of thing never worried me much. Now I've gotta worry
> about bugs! (Which were not at all turned off by the 202.)

> Jack Martin