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Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
By:Pete
Date: 2/2/2002, 4:12 pm

You know, Ive heard the warning that unprotected exsposure to uncured epoxy can cause "sensitization" that can "keep you out of the shop for good". That said, and me believing it as epoxy airborn dust does give me nasal cold symptoms if concentrated enough, I dont believe it would actually keep you out of the shop for good, but would necessitate the use of full body protective suit with possible compessed air source - or one damn good respirator. At anyrate, I do my best to wear gloves and mask filter when working with the stuff.

If I took on flu systems, even from mild exsposure, Id look into full body protection jump suit, gloved hands, and if need be, even a scuba tank. I think a decent respirator tho would make that not needed.

Pete

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Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
LeeG -- 2/2/2002, 11:50 am
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
Bert -- 2/4/2002, 8:13 am
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
John Monfoe -- 2/6/2002, 7:28 am
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
Bert -- 2/6/2002, 8:41 am
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LeeG -- 2/4/2002, 8:44 am
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
Bert -- 2/4/2002, 11:17 am
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
Bob Kelim -- 2/3/2002, 11:45 am
My experience around epoxy.
John Monfoe -- 2/3/2002, 6:51 am
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
John B. -- 2/2/2002, 4:49 pm
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Dick Lemke -- 2/2/2002, 8:07 pm
Re: hey....ME TOO !!! 8-)
Erez -- 2/2/2002, 4:13 pm
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
Rehd -- 2/2/2002, 1:08 pm
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
Pete -- 2/2/2002, 4:12 pm
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Joe -- 2/2/2002, 12:52 pm
Re: Epoxy: hey Bert, allergic reaction
LeeG -- 2/2/2002, 4:26 pm