On Mar 7, 22:47, Bhansen97_at_aol.com wrote: } Subject: [Paddlewise] epoxy > > It should be noted that breathing the dust from cured epoxy while sanding is > even worse than breathing the fumes. Be careful with that! A HEPA filter mask > is better for the dust than a vapor-barrier mask - though even a good > surgical mask can provide significant protection - from the dust, not from > the vapor. >From what I understand, it's sanding incompletely cured epoxy that is a problem, not cured epoxy. Note that it takes at least several weeks to completely cure, however - epoxy is not fully cured when it first hardens. > Last - don't forget vinegar for epoxy cleanup, of your hands, your tools, and > your work space. To me, it seems more versatile than waterless hand cleaner. > Undiluted dish soap works reasonably well too. Anything but acetone. I've had very good results with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). -- Bob Myers FirstWorld Communications, Inc. Email: bob.myers_at_firstworld.com 18101 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 550 Phone: 949-851-8250 x227 Irvine, CA 92612 Fax: 949-851-1088 http://www.firstworld.com/ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Feb 14 2000 - 13:02:03 PST
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