: Actually the epoxies work in different ways. I'm allergic to epoxy but I have
: no problems in touching uncured/cured epoxy.
: Yes, hardeners (I think) of some brands are quite agressive in
: acidic/alkaline way.

: For me the allergies come from epoxy dust. So I can work with bare hands with
: cured/uncured epoxy. The most problem is cleaning epoxy/residuals in
: sgrips in doors etc. But in sanding I need good gloves and suit. And even
: that wont help, I still get allergy to my wrist very easily.

I was very careful working with epoxy, took particular pains (thanks LeeG) and still experienced contact dermatitis from wet epoxy, also on the wrists. It was an eye-opener.