The subject of guarding against epoxy fumes was discussed some in the forum last summer. Based on those comments, I have been extra careful to always wear protective gloves and to avoid breathing the fumes -- however, I never noticed much in the way of fumes from the usually small quantities I was working with (usually less than a tablespoon or two at a time) and thus didn't think it to be too big a deal. That all changed in a moment however, when I was mixing up a larger amount of epoxy. I was mixing up a batch of around two ounces, when quite quickly the stuff starts emitting significant amounts of fumes while at the same time getting very hot (almost boiling)! I accidentally inhaled perhaps a half second's worth of fumes and suddenly understood what the warnings were about! Very harsh fumes were coming out that left me with a "taste" of the stuff until the next day. I think the quantity being mixed is a very important factor in how much hazardous vapors will be emitted. Definitely something to be taken seriously. Evan Woodinville, WA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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