Re: [Paddlewise] The Epoxy Experience

From: Hank Hays <lhays_at_canby.com>
Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 07:34:25 -0700
>>0. Acetone, followed by hot soapy water, will avoid scaring the DMV when
they
>>try to verify your fingerprints ... <G>
>snip
>
>I was told *not* to use acetone or other solvents on your hands, it seems
>that it puts the epoxy into solution and your hand absorbs the solution,
>which is bad.
>The best way to get epoxy off is to wear it off. Wear vinyl gloves.

I don't use epoxy much any more, but it is entirely cleanable with soap and
water.  Takes longer than acetone, of course.  Acetone alone "defats" the
skin, will dissolve a lot of the moisturizer out of it.  I still do use
some acetone, but try to limit the amount as much as possible.  Acetone
will also dissolve the epoxy and the skin absorbs small amounts including
the epoxy which can eventually lead to (accelerate) sensitivity.  

Do wear gloves.  

Hank Hays
Lightning Paddles 
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