Alumilite Explains: Epoxy Safety
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- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2021
- It's important to know how to use epoxy safely. Do you need a respirator to use epoxy? Do you need to wear gloves when using resin? What about long sleeves? Join Jordan as he shares what you need to know in order to work safely with epoxy.
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I wish you were a shop teacher. You would not just mold art, you would mold lives. You are a fantastic teacher. Signed, a retired school teacher/current adult educator.
He keeps his videos lively and engages with his audience.
Gift for engagement! YES! You are correct! He certainly does!
One thing not mentioned - pets! Seems like common sense that if it isn't safe for humans, it isn't safe for animals, but sometimes that is overlooked. Thanks for the awesome video, I have saved it and subscribed!
Great thinking! Thanks for watching :)
I think a hugeeeee thing is, people need to respect these things. Yes it's a cool sparkly plastic when cured but it's chemicals and you gotta make sure you know what you're doing.
Absolutely!!! Understanding that these products are real chemicals and treating them as such, are super important!!
People forget or have blinders on. It is a chemical. People read the bottle of cough syrup from the pharmacy. Why can't they take a minute to read how to. Before they blame the products when they didn't didn't read the instructions. Just like pet owners have to remember. All pets are still animals, they still have natural instinct to protect themselves.if they are spooked they can't turn on a small child or adult.
You are absolutely dynamite. As a former teacher myself, you have a gift for being an engaging teacher.
And heck yes, PPE like crazy. I work in a smaller space, so I use an air purifier as well as my PPE and I leave the room where stuff is curing.
How long fumes are present in room during curing process
I'm so happy a great LEGITIMATE company has stepped up to clearly explain the best practices for using the products you sell. I'm always very hesitant to share with others about my crafting, not because I want to keep it a big secret, but because I fear they will not respect their own body and the nature of the products. I mean, I would much rather spend the money others have spent on a visit to the ER on more product, not to mention the time and suffering involved. A good respirator, non-vented goggles, a few boxes of gloves and some protective garment is a drop in the bucket compared to medical bills. I do my work in the garage, outside the ventilation system of my home. Thanks for posting this, it will likely be much more convincing coming from a responsible company representative than from just me. I'm so happy everyone at Alumilite is so supportive of their customers.
Thanks for the kind words and for your support, Violette! We appreciate you!
Having experienced the headache, I now wear a half face respirator with gas cartridges and crack the window (it's freezing here now,) and nitrile gloves because no matter how careful YOU think you are, that stuff gets on things within a 3 foot radius. Aside from that, I use this brand and it works excellent!
Thank you for the feedback!
Coming from photosensitive resin (3d printing) I thought epoxy resin was non-toxic because of all those videos where nobody seems to wear any protection at all. In resin printing world people don't seem to stretch enough the importance of nitrile gloves, safety goggles and respirators. Glad I do my research before coming into epoxy resin. Thanks for the video!!
I'm SO glad I found you! I was about to poison myself my roommate and my two cats in a small NYC apartment 🤣🤣🤣 I don't understand why there's really no warning signs about this! Thanks for sharing and I'm about to binge watch all your videos!!!
Good video - but I think its necessary to delve more into what a respirator is, what the cartridges are for, how to wear it properly. Folks on FB groups are woefully misinformed. They think an N95 mask is enough. Keep up the great instruction - love it.
I assume that while mixing and using the epoxy, you'll need the ammonia/methylamine (Yo Mr. White!) cartridge as it is tighter filtering than organic vapor. There are no solvents being used, so that seems to further emphasize using the 3M #6004 cartridge. I would love some confirmation on this though.
I used Bondo resin in a small space built in fan and open window and N95 mask plus painting mask. Then I have cough and pain in my upper chest. It was fours exposure which is category 3 acute toxicity level.
I knew I was the bad kid in your class when you said "no reading ahead" and I immediately wanted to rewind. Also, thanks for this vid. It is super helpful.
Thank you so much. I was wondering about epoxy and VOC's and you answered my question today!
Thank You!! Very informative
This video is awesome! Super informative and entertaining!
Great video!!! You answered all my questions!!!!!!! 👍👍
I love your videos. Every time I have a question pop into my head about resin, your videos are EXACTLY what I need to watch and answer every single one of my questions. Plus you have a super fun personality lol. Thank you so much!
Excellent info, thank you.
this is super helpful! you did a great job teaching too, i appreciate it!!!
You're a great explaining stuff I love your energy this is so helpful
Your the best. So detailed and informative all the time. Thank you
Cool vid thanks man i work with this stuff soon on my new job!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you that was very helpful
Great video! Appreciate the practical information.
Thank you SO MUCH!!! I just started working with resin and was not warned of all this. You explained it so clearly. Very much appreciated!!!!
You are the best!! Thank you for this excellent video!!
Thanks for watching!
Dude, I have no words. You are AWESOME! Great videos and show this comment to your boss because you deserve a raise :)
I tried epoxy for the first time a couple of days ago and used my ffp3 mask but somehow I still noticed the smell of the hardener. Today my 3m mask arrived and I think it is worth the money. I bought the 4255 mask (which is suitable for epoxy) from 3m for 30 euros on Amazon, I think it is worth the money. Can't smell anything through the mask, no Deo /parfum etc. I really don't want to get sick working with epoxy. Thanks for the video 👍
Thank you for watching - we are glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much for this.
Would’ve been a better teacher than 90% of what’s left in schools
Thanks for the kind words!
Such a great video!!! Thank you so much. You are a fantastic teacher :)
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this very informative and important video.
Thanks! Great information.
Thanks so much for watching, Lewis!
Very helpful video! I am just starting and this was perfect, thank you!
We're so happy that it helped you out! If you ever need more help you can always reach out to us at info@alumilite.com!
Thanks for sharing great tips!!
We're glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Great video, it appears that teaching is in your blood. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you for this great video on safety and epoxy. I shared it on Facebook to help educate those using this product. I see a lot of videos of people using epoxy with no protection.
Excellent, thank you for providing and presenting such information
Thank you for watching!
I’m glad I found this because I got 2 kits recently and I really want to try them but I needed to see some safety precautions before I could so I don’t do a dumb mistake
A shop teacher would have been perfect for you, thank you so much for the knowledge!
I liked and subscribed because you actually covered Epoxy PPE, THANK YOU! I think another worthwhile mention talking about consumer grade products is that when using any new resin, it’s really helpful and informative to determine the ratio between an epoxy’s wet and dry layer thickness, and establishing a %solids by both volume and weight.
VOC is a trendy buzzword, but these are far more helpful to determine the level and possible area coverage in an air circulatory environment that you might face respiratory risks not from the solvent vapors but from epoxy particulates while they are in the curing process.
I mention it really vaguely because you have a great channel and know what you’re doing, so you’ll know what I’m getting at, and it could probably cover an entire video on it’s own broken down well-this is less applicable for people with pressure pots and vacuum chambers doing molding, but I’d say the huge using garage epoxy flooring to seal a basement crowd might benefit a lot.
Regardless, hopefully that’s constructive, and I’m loving the engagement on your channel as an engineer on a weird side project involving safety and easy access digestible information while I build and document about a 20,000 model lab with the challenge of attempting the best safety possible as an end consumer or outside a safety professional/lab setting.
One thing that has really opened my eyes during this, because it will be peer reviewed by a panel of chemistry experts we’re assembling to see how I did and offer informal endorsements, lambast mistakes, and give suggestions, is just how little information on chemical safety and product ingredients a lot of consumer maker materials get away with.
Because I’m walking a very fine line and have to deep dive with everything, the project is currently about half of each day spent with me on the phone decrypting vague labels and pointing out safety things manufactures should be listing on sites and boxes, before then returning to the product hunt for a replacement.
I’m not trying to sound wonky or alarmist, it’s just something that is especially true in resins and polymer based making. 3D UV resin printing, for instance (as one of my hobbies not the project) basically covers nothing, and for each type tracking down even simple SDS sheets is absurdly hard for an end consumer.
In the absence of information, I really appreciate the emphasis on PPE and that you use an acceptable threshold of caution. Since it is feasibly unrealistic to do the amount of legwork my philanthropy project is doing for every consumer product, I think it’s just smart in general to scale up to the worst material case for a situation, so for like an epoxy flooring, assuming it’s as low as 52% solid and ventilating, etc accordingly.
Long rant during an obnoxious and unexpectedly difficult process that entails watching a lot of people doing dangerous things and passing the same dangerous things on as advice, sorry. But please, keep up the good work!
Amazing video thanks a lot
Great video; thanks for sharing this info.
Mindful lecturer 👍
You are the best explainer I have ever seen. Thank you.
I definitely think you would have made a great teacher..
Super video, thank you for useful advices!
Thanks for watching!
Your teaching skills are 🎯 Love the visuals. I love a dry erease board. Great info as I embark on my resin voyage..⛵️💜
that was a fabulous video. Clear, direct and very entertaining. Knowledge is power so a big thank you for the info.
We're glad we could help!
I love this guy❤😂 you are simply amazing 🤩
This is my new favourite safety video wow. Hilarious and so so so important. You would make an excellent teacher.
Thank you for you're video I've been sharing it with people on Resin Facebook groups that keep saying but 'it says not toxic on it so its fine'.
Sei il numero uno! And your American accent makes my day!
As usual clear, short, informative.
Thanks
Love love love this! Such a great and informative video! Very entertaining as well! Great job guys! ❤️
Thanks so much - we're glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so so much for making this safety video on using epoxy. I keep seeing all these pretty videos of beautiful resin products being made...but not many creators are explaining that you must wear PPE, work in a well ventilated space OR be careful when mixing resin! I've saved and subscribed so I can learn better and prepare a safe space to work in.
Thank you for the kind words, Helen! So glad you found this helpful.
Yeah in fact in many videos people just use bare hands to mix with icecream stick in tiny cups.
Excellent, useful AND well presented
Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!
Great video with great information! Loved the fun way you presented it too!
Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks awesome advice.
Thank you, great information.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this clear explanation! P.S. You should really be a teacher
Excellent info, great presentation style and clear, helpful graphics. Bravo!
Glad it was helpful!
I like this guy😂. Thank you for the video, it’s informative and fun to watch 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed!
Great presentation! It's very clear you're from a line of teachers 👏
You are an excellent teacher. Very informative! I feel more prepared. Now to find more of your teachings
We're glad we could help!
I love your personality. You make it so fun to watch. Thank you for educating us. Youre the best!!!
Thank you for this information! I just ordered my first epoxy resin set want to make sure I’m safe. Gonna go find me a respirator asap!
Sounds like a good plan, Sandra! Thanks for watching!
Fab teacher 😂 ty for the lesson!
I’m liking the channel I’m definitely subscribing
Your video is great and so very informative and educational, in fact I am waiting to get all the supplies on hand Before I begin because I only have set of lungs and I am NOT into self harm. I will Save this video for sure. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this video
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much. This morning I was ın hospital bc of epoxy. I wish I could watch this video before..
Bonjour et MERCI !!!
C'est la meilleure vidéo que j'ai vu sur la résine , des explications plus que claires ... merci beaucoup ..
Une belle journée à vous et prenez soin de vous ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Excellent information
Very cool. Thank you.
Love your fun way of explaining something so crucial! Great job! 😊👍🏼
Thanks so much for watching Jenna! We appreciate the awesome feedback!
Thank you so much.. 👍👍👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩
TLDR: Always wear a respirator when working with epoxy even outside or in a large space!
Long Version:
Hey @AlumiliteCorporation, I really liked your video and it's great for educating people about epoxy, because you did a great job of visualizing it. But sadly I have to report, that even working outside (or 'large space' as you call it) is not safe without a respirator. I did some epoxy runs (like 4 or 5 times) and was cautious of the mixing process, but I still developed mild asthmatic respiratory symptoms like a heavy chest and minor difficulties to breathe. I want to educate everyone out there, just as you do, that you have to be very cautious, when working with epoxy. So to all viewers, please be responsible and wear a respirator for your own sake. Thanks for reading!
Thank you!
Also, one's respirator can be for particulates or VOCs or both. It is worth the effort to know what your respirator is capable of filtering. Good video!
I really appreciated the calm and rational information given in this video. The videos where someone has not used any protection while using resin everyday for a year, and is now hysterical and sobbing is very upsetting to watch.
Thanks! trying epoxy for the first time so, looks like I need a respirator and some gloves 👍
You got it!
Excellent presentation for product safety. I thought the drawn pictures and color coded diagrams really help with retention. I use the same technique and it is very effective. I will be sure to reference this video in the future.
Thanks for this video.
You bet!
Considering using epoxy soon but wanted to understand the risks / safety around it. This video was really helpful thanks!
This is Great Dude 👍🏻
Thank you for doing a video without the obnoxious music! I was able to watch this one all the way through. Please do more like this.
I wish I knew this sooner, I've been getting this clear epoxy stuff all over my hands, and using zero ventilation. I'm still alive, for now I guess!
I hope you have learned a valuable lesson from your mistakes. Epoxy can be extremely dangerous. Please do your own research and don't rely on this guys advice. Many things that he mentions, are truly harming people that are oblivious.
I love how entertaining you explained this. Very informative and entertaining at the same time. I think I will listen attentively if you are the kind of professors I have in my uni hahahaha. Thank you teacher! :)
Hahah thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
I've linked this video on all of my resin craft videos, Thank you for such a great video. It scares me so much that I see some resin crafters recommending reusing disposable nitrile gloves to save money :(
I am gonna share this video when I see any newbie asking about safety. You did a great job explaining it. You'll save me a lot of typing in the future. Thank you. :)
We're so glad you like it! It's definitely an important topic that should be talked about more!
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I just started selling epoxy product for the past 1 month, but I had no idea how dangerous epoxy can be. I didn't wear glove at all as I thought it will be fine if I just wash it with soap. No wonder I got my asthma attack few times already.
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏
Thank you!!
Great advice! Thanks for sharing!
- Seth
Thanks for watching Seth!
Thank you for this video. I am new to epoxy and had lots of questions about it and you explained everything clear and concisely. I will be using it to put into silicone molds for crafting and I'm proud to say one of the 1st things I purchased was everything you said we need for safety (respirator, gloves, protective glasses). I have a question about space to work in. I live in Wisconsin and our winter temps drop very significantly. I can work in my garage but again, it gets pretty cold. Is there a temperature point I should be aware of to not go below when working with epoxy?
Great video.
thank you🙏🏽
Yo Teacher! Thank you!! I appreciate it
I have no idea of why this video was recommended, but you are very entertaining. Your presentation of this information kept me totally engaged! If anyone has questions on epoxy and safety, I can answer them. Lol. Great video.
@Tamara Dattola- Hello ! Very simple question, pls suggest the best mask to use for Resin so that we are 100 pcnt safe . Thanks
Grazie, bel video, fatto talmente bene che l'ho capito anche se non parlo inglese!! 😉