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Re: Epoxy: Oh, oh - epoxy reaction?
By:Mike Scarborough
Date: 7/7/2003, 10:06 am
In Response To: Epoxy: Oh, oh - epoxy reaction? (Patsy)

Patsy--

First off, I am NOT a doctor.
My reaction to West System epoxy was a poison ivy-like rash, but only in the areas where I had contact with uncured epoxy. Usually cured epoxy is pretty inert stuff. I have got into trouble sanding epoxy before it was fully cured. I am not terribly sensitive to epoxy but someone with greater sensitivity might experience a rash, even on areas that were not in obvious contact.
Also, I now use MAS epoxy and never experience reactions. But I also cover up so I get very little skin contact with the stuff

Mike

BTW-from a boat building perspective, I hope it's not an epoxy generated rash.

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Epoxy: Oh, oh - epoxy reaction?
Patsy -- 7/7/2003, 8:50 am
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Chip Sandresky -- 7/7/2003, 2:02 pm
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Patsy -- 7/7/2003, 4:40 pm
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Robert N Pruden -- 7/7/2003, 1:42 pm
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srchr/gerald -- 7/7/2003, 11:36 am
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Mike Scarborough -- 7/7/2003, 10:06 am
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Patsy -- 7/7/2003, 11:06 am
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Mike Scarborough -- 7/7/2003, 11:36 am
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Patsy -- 7/7/2003, 12:39 pm
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Dave Murray -- 7/7/2003, 9:59 am