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Old 07-20-2018, 07:03 AM   #1
Westiculo
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Epoxy sensitization

Yikes!

Just had a rough experience with epoxy. Everyone who uses it should be warned /reminded about epoxy sensitization.

I have been using it for the last year, not overly cautious with getting it on me, but always using gloves and washing up. Three days ago I epoxied up a board with west system 105 and 207 special clear. Got a little on my finger, didn't wash it off completely and had the windows closed because it was raining, though my ventilation fan was on high. Over the next few hours my eyes swelled shut and I got a bumpy red rash all over my body. I'm still coming back from it today!

Please familiarize yourself with epoxy sensitization, I had not been educated about it. Apparently it is some form of allergic reaction that gets worse the more you are exposed. Use only in well ventilated areas, and always take care not to get it on your skin! Follow those steps and you should be fine.
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