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Working with epoxy can be highly rewarding, as well as safe. Serious health problems associated with epoxy use are uncommon. Most epoxy related health problems are minor, but they can cause discomfort and diminish the rewards of working with it. Fortunately, these problems are preventable.

As an epoxy user, you should be concerned about health and safety, and be well informed of the materials and products you use. These pages cover the health hazards of working with WEST SYSTEM epoxy, and some related workshop hazards. More importantly, it offers common sense safety practices that will help prevent health problems and assure your long and productive use of epoxy.

Please read this entire guide. Read and follow all product label directions and warnings. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for detailed product safety information.

Health & Safety Department: Tel +44 (0) 1794 521111 / Fax +44 (0) 8707 701032


MSDS

Understanding Overexposure

Health Effects from Overexposure

How to Prevent Overexposure

Other epoxy related hazards

Workshop Hazards

Envoronmental Concerns

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