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CAREFULLY WITH EPOXY
Working with epoxy
can be highly rewarding, as well as safe. Serious health problems associated
with epoxy use are uncommon. Most epoxy related health problems are minor,
but they can cause discomfort and diminish the rewards of working with it.
Fortunately, these problems are preventable.
As an epoxy user, you should be concerned about health and safety, and be
well informed of the materials and products you use..
SOLVENTS
Solvents may be present in the epoxy resin system formulations or may be used
as a cleaning agent for equipment. Examples of solvents typically used in
epoxy resin systems are acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), toluene, xylene,
glycol ethers, and alcohols. Solvents commonly used in epoxy resin applications
present a flammability hazard. These solvents present other special health
hazards
REACTIVE DILUENTS
Reactive diluents are liquids used to reduce the viscosity or "thin"
the epoxy resin. Unlike solvents, reactive diluents become part of the polymer.
The reactive epoxy diluents fall into the chemical family known as the glycidyl
ethers. The glycidyl ethers vaporize more readily than the epoxy resin material
and, therefore, have an increased potential for inhalation exposure. These
diluents are also likely to be much stronger sensitizers than the epoxy resins.
Read more about: Epoxy
Resin and Allergies
Precautionary
measures when working with epoxy you can find in eBook.
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