is a battery powered mask any use 4 spraying 2k,

[Neilj]

Sorry Parm but even our own hse says it's wrong, see the link https://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/myths/myth9.htm

But on the very same website it also says this https://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/myths/myth3.htm
From that link, the line that makes it pretty clear for me is: 'only air-fed breathing apparatus is suitable for isocyanate spraying (filtering face masks are not acceptable)'
I don't do any 2k work at all but if I did I know what I'd be using!

 

[Parm]

Not mine parm, tell the HSE, the facts are they have published an article stating the opposite of what you have said, if you have a gripe with that take it up with them, they do the research

You haven’t read or understood the article correctly.

I work for the HSE as a specialist inspector.

Isocyanates are potent respiratory and skin sensitisers.

I have seen firsthand what they do to folk.

I’ve a case of an 18 year old lad who’s so severely sensitised he will never work again.

Why? Because some folk said don’t worry, you’ll be ok, the filtering mask will be fine

Folk are very selective in what they read on the web

Anyway. That’s all I’m gonna say on this.

The correct advice is out there and it’s easy to follow. I’m here to help, if help is required

 

[the snooper]

You haven’t read or understood the article correctly.

I work for the HSE as a specialist inspector.

Isocyanates are potent respiratory and skin sensitisers.

I have seen firsthand what they do to folk.

I’ve a case of an 18 year old lad who’s so severely sensitised he will never work again.

Why? Because some folk said don’t worry, you’ll be ok, the filtering mask will be fine

I'm not doubting respitory importance, that's not in doubt at all it's the absorption through skin

 

[Parm]

I'm not doubting respitory importance, that's not in doubt at all it's the absorption through skin

Isocyanates are potent respiratory and skin sensitisers.

 

[the snooper]

Not getting your point there Parm in last post, HSE state it's not absorbed through skin and eyes and that it is a myth but they do say it can cause dermatitis, the air borne particles we breath in we all know are dangerous to us hence the air fed madks

 

[mtt.tr]

Not getting your point there Parm in last post, HSE state it's not absorbed through skin and eyes and that it is a myth but they do say it can cause dermatitis, the air borne particles we breath in we all know are dangerous to us hence the air fed madks

It doesnt outright say it doesn't, it does say it's not the most concerning method of sensitisation

 

[the snooper]

But on the very same website it also says this https://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/myths/myth3.htm
From that link, the line that makes it pretty clear for me is: 'only air-fed breathing apparatus is suitable for isocyanate spraying (filtering face masks are not acceptable)'
I don't do any 2k work at all but if I did I know what I'd be using!

That's not in question the carbon filters are dangerous because you dont know when they are saturated and stop working by that time you've been exposed to it and the face seal isn't guaranteed

 

[the snooper]

It doesnt outright say it doesn't, it does say it's not the most concerning method of sensitisation

Have you read something I've missed ? I've not seen that sentence anywhere

 

[the snooper]

I've had loads of it on my hands in the 30 years, used carbon filters in the 90s and touched up using it with no mask, would I recommend doing that, no, would I spray now without air fed mask, no.

I'll go off the info the HSE produces, my posts are not to personally have a go at anyone I may differ in opinion, don't take it personally, merry Christmas enjoy the rest of it

 

[brightspark]

I have used it a lot in the past with a basic 3m mask rarely spray the stuff in large amounts now and use a rubber mask with throw away filter cartridges . im more carefull about it now . ive been covered in the stuff and the thinners on hands to no detriment to my skin all I can say is theres plenty of information on it so make your own choice . if your not happy DONT use it or wear the proper protection