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> Epoxy vapors and direct contact with the skin is dangerous. You may be
> using the stuff for years without protection when suddenly one day you
> find yourself having an allergic reaction. No going back at that point,
> it's irreversable. It is very dangerous to use a solvent like acetone to
> clean your hands with. The solvent thins the epoxy to a point where it
> easily goes through your skin into your blood. The vapors also carry the
> thinned epoxy into the air with it and add to the danger of inhaling the
> fumes. The dangerous part is in the hardener before it is completely
> chemicaly reacted with the resin. Use a respirator and gloves and protect
> your eyes!
> Your body is the most valuable tool you possess; take care of it!
> For all you folks who are having problems with allergies to epoxy there is
> a non-allergenic epoxy which is a high quality (used in aircraft) type you
> can use! I don't know much about it or how "non-allergenic" it
> really is so check into the details for yourself. It is a dark amber color
> and a 5:1 mix ratio.
> Aircraft Spruce and Specialty sells the stuff and has a catalog on their
> web site. http://www.aircraft-spruce.com I would provide a link if I
> knew how. Rather than acetone for tool and skin clean-up use the cheapest distilled white vinegar you can find. It works great doesn't cut the oils in your skin and is a whole lot cheaper. Bob
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