As with all Personal Protective Equipment, its use should be sought only as a
last resort. Earlier considerations should include minimising ("so far as is
reasonably practicable") exposure in the first place.
Such minimisation to include a safe method of working and, in the case of
epoxies, adequate ventilation. The latter is the best solution, but obviously
difficult in the UK. PPE is rarely 100% effective; less so if you have a beard.
The problem I have found with Ampreg is its benign nature. There are few clues
to its presence. Redux is far worse; A drip of the hardener wiped onto a tissue
and left in the workshop waste bin has a noticeable effect. Accordingly, as part
of my `safe method of working` waste is regularly disposed of (reduces the fire
hazard too ) and all resins stored elsewhere than the workshop. Covering over
layups during cure seems to help too as does getting out and doing something
else immediately after a layup. All part of minimising exposure in the first
place; prevention is better than cure!
Rgds> Duncan McFadyean
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