Epoxy safety question

[jlwdvm]

Does SPI epoxy contain isocynates? I've bee wearing a 3M mask that I keep sealed between uses, but am considering aure Air 2000 with Opti-Fit Respirator - Med I will only be spraying primers, the car will be top-coated at a friends resto shop. I couldn't find the answer in the tech sheets.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

IIRC there are no isos in epoxy primers. I believe it is a catalyst for urethane based paints only.

 

[jlwdvm]

So we should take extreme precautions with the 2K urethane primer?

 

[Barry]

No there are not any Iso's in epoxy but the same precautions should be taken as with any AUTOMOTIVE paint.

Use a 3M, SAS or Gerson "double charcoal respirator" PURCHASED ONLY from an automotive paint supply store. NEVER from A building supply, a harbor freight or any other discount place.

Also cover your body, wear goggles and gloves and most important, keep a fresh supply of air moving, door can be wide open when spraying epoxy and 2k primers, will not hurt a thing.

 

[Bob Hollinshead]

Nothing in automotive paint is good for you, nothing in any kind of paint is good for you unless you're doing a cave mural with berry juice.