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Your HealthA guide to using epoxy resin based fillers
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INTRODUCTION
• These products are supplied by a widenumber of companies.
• Treat with the same care as you wouldeveryday chemicals e.g. householdcleaning products, paint stripper etc.
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EPOXIES AND AMINES:HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
• Care should be taken to mix the fillerproperly, so that the two componentshave a chance to fully react with eachother.
• It is important not to allow any of theproduct to come into contact with theskin.
• If the product does come into contactwith the skin wash it off immediately withsoap and water to avoid any irritation orburns.
• Sensitisation is rare.
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MIXING AND APPLICATIONOF TWO-PACK EPOXIES• Work as cleanly as possible and do
not allow overalls to become badlycontaminated. Change overalls regularly.
• Even though it may be tempting toreduce the amount of personal protectiveequipment, for eg. in hot conditions, it isessential to wear the recommendedprotective equipment and clothing.
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RECOMMENDED CLOTHING /SKIN AND EYE PROTECTIONWHEN MIXING TWO-PACK EPOXIES
• Always wear safety glasses when workingwith any fillers or paint products.
• Disposable paper overalls may be usedfor convenience, although we believe thatcotton overalls (white in hot climates) arethe better choice.
• Barrier cream should never be worninstead of personal protective equipmentand clothing.
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SANDING OF CURED FILLER• Sanding is tiring work and the dust can
easily coat sweat saturated skin.
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RECOMMENDED CLOTHING /SKIN AND EYE PROTECTIONWHEN SANDING EPOXY FILLERS
• Bare skin should be kept covered.
• Always wear safety glasses when workingwith any fillers or paint products.
• Additionally a dust mask should be wornwhen sanding filler to reduce/eliminateexposure to the dust by inhalation.
Further information about the use ofEpoxy resin based coatings can befound at the following sites:
www.yachtpaint.com
www.awlgrip.com
www.sikkensyachtpaints.com
The information enclosed in this guide is relevant to all epoxy based products, which include;laminating resins, glues, primers, fillers, gelcoat repair resins