Re: Sticky questions on epoxies
You might try vinyl gloves. I've quit using latex as I've found vinyl
is much more tear resistant. They don't fit tight like latex, but I
have not found that to be any problem when working with epoxy, and I
have gone through 25 gallons of the stuff in recent years. I use the
gloves to smooth out filets, something that was always tearing the
latex gloves.
Bob
is much more tear resistant. They don't fit tight like latex, but I
have not found that to be any problem when working with epoxy, and I
have gone through 25 gallons of the stuff in recent years. I use the
gloves to smooth out filets, something that was always tearing the
latex gloves.
Bob
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@...> wrote:
>
> My big hands have a habit of ripping the latex gloves, the double
> glove solution is also a great one as well. After ruining a
doorknob,
> the sink and the faucet handles. I now use heavier gloves, and keep
> all of my cleaning supplies outdoors near the gluing station.
>
> David
>
My big hands have a habit of ripping the latex gloves, the double
glove solution is also a great one as well. After ruining a doorknob,
the sink and the faucet handles. I now use heavier gloves, and keep
all of my cleaning supplies outdoors near the gluing station.
David
glove solution is also a great one as well. After ruining a doorknob,
the sink and the faucet handles. I now use heavier gloves, and keep
all of my cleaning supplies outdoors near the gluing station.
David
and door knobs and telephone also. Clyde
dnjost wrote:
dnjost wrote:
> Great idea to look up the MSDS on these products. I did the same for[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> polyester resin and noticed that it is categorized as a TYPE 2
> potential carcinogen.
>
> I guess I will stick with the epoxy and wash my hands accordingly with
> soap and water. I agree that while vinegar is a safer choice than
> washing hands with acetone, it still has not been tested for safety by
> an independent lab.
>
> If anyone knows how to get cured epoxy off the bathroom sink and faucet
> handles my wife would appreciate it.
>
> David Jost
>
>
Other then sanding Jasco paint remover will eat it up but also plastic
knobs.
Jon
knobs.
Jon
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dnjost" <davidjost@...> wrote:
>
> Great idea to look up the MSDS on these products. I did the same for
> polyester resin and noticed that it is categorized as a TYPE 2
> potential carcinogen.
>
> I guess I will stick with the epoxy and wash my hands accordingly
with
> soap and water. I agree that while vinegar is a safer choice than
> washing hands with acetone, it still has not been tested for safety
by
> an independent lab.
>
> If anyone knows how to get cured epoxy off the bathroom sink and
faucet
> handles my wife would appreciate it.
>
> David Jost
>
One of the best tricks I have learned is to double glove - especially when
doing fillets:
Put on a pair of nitrile gloves and put a pair of latex gloves on top.
The latex gloves can be easily replaced if the old ones get torn or
coated with gunk.
Ed B
doing fillets:
Put on a pair of nitrile gloves and put a pair of latex gloves on top.
The latex gloves can be easily replaced if the old ones get torn or
coated with gunk.
Ed B
>>Tyson in Galveston wrote:[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>Wearing gloves ( latex or nitrile , cheap disposable exam gloves ) will
>>eliminate the problem of hand cleaning and buggering up your wife's nice
>>bathroom fixtures..use 'em and toss 'em...
Heat gun or hair dryer to soften it, then vinegar or Go Jo hand cleaner.
HJ
John and Kathy Trussell wrote:
HJ
John and Kathy Trussell wrote:
> Sandpaper?
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> Great idea to look up the MSDS on these products. I did the same for
> polyester resin and noticed that it is categorized as a TYPE 2
> potential carcinogen.
>
> I guess I will stick with the epoxy and wash my hands accordingly with
> soap and water. I agree that while vinegar is a safer choice than
> washing hands with acetone, it still has not been tested for safety by
> an independent lab.
>
> If anyone knows how to get cured epoxy off the bathroom sink and faucet
> handles my wife would appreciate it.
>
> David Jost
>
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Wearing gloves ( latex or nitrile , cheap disposable exam gloves ) will
eliminate the problem of hand cleaning and buggering up your wife's nice
bathroom fixtures..use 'em and toss 'em...
Tyson in Galveston
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Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:02 PM
Subject: [bolger] Re: Sticky questions on epoxies
Great idea to look up the MSDS on these products. I did the same for
polyester resin and noticed that it is categorized as a TYPE 2
potential carcinogen.
I guess I will stick with the epoxy and wash my hands accordingly with
soap and water. I agree that while vinegar is a safer choice than
washing hands with acetone, it still has not been tested for safety by
an independent lab.
If anyone knows how to get cured epoxy off the bathroom sink and faucet
handles my wife would appreciate it.
David Jost
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Great idea to look up the MSDS on these products. I did the same for
polyester resin and noticed that it is categorized as a TYPE 2
potential carcinogen.
I guess I will stick with the epoxy and wash my hands accordingly with
soap and water. I agree that while vinegar is a safer choice than
washing hands with acetone, it still has not been tested for safety by
an independent lab.
If anyone knows how to get cured epoxy off the bathroom sink and faucet
handles my wife would appreciate it.
David Jost
polyester resin and noticed that it is categorized as a TYPE 2
potential carcinogen.
I guess I will stick with the epoxy and wash my hands accordingly with
soap and water. I agree that while vinegar is a safer choice than
washing hands with acetone, it still has not been tested for safety by
an independent lab.
If anyone knows how to get cured epoxy off the bathroom sink and faucet
handles my wife would appreciate it.
David Jost
From the MSDS on epoxy:
(http://www.systemthree.com/msds/MSDS_SystemThree_Resin.pdf)
Respiratory protection: Normally none is required when adequate
ventilation is provided.
the resultant chemicals from epoxy resin/vinegar mix. There is a real
chance that the resultant chemicals might be driven into your skin on
the vinegar vehicle. As a result, it is *riskier* given the state of
knowledge than soap and water.
You might ask, "why don't we know more about vinegar safety?" and the
answer is simple: Vinegar manufacturers aren't seeking a new market, and
the expense of the research (and it's considerable) won't pay off for
anyone (except the odd user, and we are, of course, odd users).
Vinegar is fine for tools and floors, but for skin, stick with soap and
water, which has been studied, and is relatively safe.
at normal and low temperatures. The dust *is* a real danger, as he claims.
(http://www.systemthree.com/msds/MSDS_SystemThree_Resin.pdf)
Respiratory protection: Normally none is required when adequate
ventilation is provided.
> Vinegar will remove epoxy from your skin and is more benign than other solvents.The safety of vinegar is in dispute. The reason is that we do not know
the resultant chemicals from epoxy resin/vinegar mix. There is a real
chance that the resultant chemicals might be driven into your skin on
the vinegar vehicle. As a result, it is *riskier* given the state of
knowledge than soap and water.
You might ask, "why don't we know more about vinegar safety?" and the
answer is simple: Vinegar manufacturers aren't seeking a new market, and
the expense of the research (and it's considerable) won't pay off for
anyone (except the odd user, and we are, of course, odd users).
Vinegar is fine for tools and floors, but for skin, stick with soap and
water, which has been studied, and is relatively safe.
> Epoxy by itself is relatively harmless, but sanding dust is not.I think that John here means "fully cured epoxy" which is largely inert
at normal and low temperatures. The dust *is* a real danger, as he claims.
> Have fun and stay safe.Always good advice,.