cpattinson@aol.com wrote:
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> Graham Singleton has quite rightly emphasised the need for protecting the
> skin from contact with resins. I would like to add that there is also a real
> need to wear respiratory protection.
I have experienced similar short-term problems from working with epoxy
resin in a poorly-ventialated area at home while using a mere 1 ounce of
epoxy to bond the halves of a model airplane wing. However, while
working with a great deal more epoxy to vaccuum-bag the wing, I had no
problems while working in my father's garage, which is much better
ventilated.
> 3M make an excellent comfortable mask - twin filter (available from auto
> trade paint suppliers). It is an A1 Organic Vapour Respirator - Part No 5651.
> Cost is about twelve pounds
I am definitely going to buy a respirator (from the company store :)
before I get into the epoxy again.
> Carl Pattinson
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