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<DIV><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>John,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>The PPG
Concept and clear has polyisocyanates, and while I am not an expert, I am
certain that it is not beneficial to have these atomic
particles absorbed via your lungs. It is much less of a
concern before the material becomes atomized via your spray gun,
however there is still concern. You should do your own research and
decide for yourself your risk via dermal and lung exposure to the
paint. For starters, visit <A
href="http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/isocyanates/index.html">http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/isocyanates/index.html</A>.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>I can share a
personal experience. I once did a very tiny touch up job with my airbrush,
outdoors, and I foolishly did not take the time to find my respirator. I
was exposed for about two minutes to a very small volume of air born PPG concept
particles. I immediately felt tightness in my chest,
and that lasted through the night. I had a hard time
sleeping and I felt that I could not get enough oxygen.
The tightness was gone by morning, but I resolved to never expose any part
of my body after that and after reading up on the subject.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>Whether
you are protected sufficiently with a good carbon filter mask is NOT
clear (at least to me), and nowadays I am seeing manufacturers recommend a
positive pressure, fresh air respirator. You will also find
recommendations on eliminating skin exposure. That may be a reaction to an
over-litigious society, or directed at professionals that are exposed
daily, but you have to decide for yourself.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>When you read
about and hear about becoming sensitized from isocyanate exposure, it is enough
to scare you into spending money on safety equipment. As you can
tell, I am pretty paranoid about it. I am told by paint professionals and
have read articles that say the amount of exposure to isocyanates that is
required to become sensitized varies per individual, but that everybody has a
reservoir. Once your reservoir is full, the sensitivity sticks with you
for life, and causes some serious health problems.
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face=Arial color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT
face=Arial color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>Best
regards,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=258190001-25072003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>David
Flynt.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=258190001-25072003> </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
discussion-request@nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org]<B>On Behalf
Of </B>John Gausby<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 24, 2003 10:48
AM<BR><B>To:</B> discussion, nsrca<BR><B>Subject:</B> PPG Concept
safety<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Hi folks........I'm ready to spray a 2M fuse using PPG Concept Acrylic
Urathane from Radio South. This stuff is new to me after using K&B
Superpoxy for many many years.</DIV>
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<DIV>I've done some reading on safety including several articles submitted by
David Flynt in the K-Factor. David recommends that all body skin be completely
covered up and i should wear neoprene gloves. Is a full body suit
necessary?</DIV>
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<DIV>My paint booth is a seperate 10 X 10 room attached to my shop with a
door. I have a large fan in the window that sucks out any fumes very well .
The respirator i use is a new 3M double charcoal. I use an HVLP detail gun and
a paasche airbrush for spraying..</DIV>
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<DIV>Any saftey recommendations from ya'll would be appreciated. I understand
this paint can be (especially the chemicals in the hardiner) real
nasty..........Thanks.........John Gausby</DIV>
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<DIV>John Gausby</DIV>
<DIV><A
href="mailto:humptybumpty@earthlink.net">humptybumpty@earthlink.net</A></DIV>
<DIV>Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.</DIV>
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