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Re: Epoxy: Oh, oh - epoxy reaction?
By:Robert N Pruden
Date: 7/7/2003, 1:42 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: Oh, oh - epoxy reaction? (Patsy)

: I have developed a strange rash and am worried that I may be having an epoxy
: reaction. It's mainly on my torso but runs down my arms to my mid forearms
: and my legs to mid calves. Maybe 200 spots in all, give or take. Not
: itchy. The spots started out just red and some are now getting a sort of
: head on them, kind of like poison ivy. I first saw it yesterday morning.
: I've been working pretty intensively on the canoe this past week or so.
: Wet sanding and taping the seams.

: Anyone ever had this? Does it sound like epoxy or something else? I'm trying
: to decide if I need to get to the doctor.

: Patsy

Sounds like a contact dermatitus: i.e.: the epoxy vapours/dust. Use better ventilation and clthing that prevents any dust from touching your skin. I am sure those who have ahd this experince before know how the rash can be treated.

Robert N Pruden

Messages In This Thread

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