: I thought that epoxy was less toxic than the "ester" family. The
: material data safety sheets for the epoxies I have used (West System and
: System 3) show not enough VOCs (volatile organic compounds) to be worried
: about. I've worked with esters also, and the fumes can overcome you if
: you're not wearing a proper respirator. I haven't even noticed any fumes
: with epoxy (am I missing something)?
: -Mike C.

West System Epoxies do not both me either BUT the hardener does kick off nasty vapors so I avoid aling those. Please, don't think I'm making it sound like I sniff the resin. I may get it up the nose but that's only because I always seem to have a drop on my arm right when my nose itches and my gloved hands are covered in mixed epoxy so I give it a rub with the forearm.