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Epoxy sensitization
By:John Michne
Date: 4/18/2000, 9:25 am

I am not totally convinced that I have a sensitivity to epoxy, and would like to compare notes with anyone who has, or thinks he/she may have, such a sensitivity. What are the symptoms? Confirmatory tests? Treatment? Cure?

In my case, I get itching fingers, cracked skin, and tiny blisters. I am not sure it is from using epoxy, and may be something entirely unrelated. I use latex gloves when working with the uncured stuff, but no gloves when sanding or scraping. I have gotten it on my hands at times, but soon after I wash with waterless hand cleaner. The symptoms appear at times unrelated to epoxy use - like a day or two later. I have even had outbreaks days after using the stuff, further making me suspicious of it possibly not being related to epoxy.

Anybody else, especially long term or professional builders, have similar problems?

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy sensitization
John Michne -- 4/18/2000, 9:25 am
Re: Epoxy sensitization
Tony -- 4/19/2000, 1:46 pm
Another note about gloves
dave -- 4/19/2000, 9:02 am
Re: Epoxy sensitization - Thank you all!
John Michne -- 4/19/2000, 7:47 am
Re: Epoxy sensitization
Nick Pinson -- 4/18/2000, 6:43 pm
This worked for Me....
Paul Lund -- 4/18/2000, 7:49 pm
Re: it's the gloves
Dean Trexel -- 4/18/2000, 10:34 am
Re: oops
Nick Pinson -- 4/18/2000, 7:41 pm
Re: it's the gloves
John B. -- 4/18/2000, 6:53 pm
Re: it's the gloves, off topic
Tony -- 4/19/2000, 1:36 pm
Re: Epoxy sensitization
Chris Casazza -- 4/18/2000, 10:26 am
Re: Epoxy sensitization
Tony -- 4/19/2000, 1:17 pm
Re: Epoxy sensitization
Chris Casazza -- 4/19/2000, 1:38 pm
Re: Epoxy sensitization
TomF -- 4/18/2000, 9:56 am