Respirator Advice

[lostcheesestick]

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I’m looking for advice on what respirator I should be using when handling liquid polyurethane ( eg. Easycast), addition cure silicone rubber (eg. mold star), and epoxy resin.

I’m currently using this with I believe P2 filters: https://www.bunnings.com.au/protector-respirator-kit_p5822368.

I guess these would be considered vapours/gas? I’m a little lost looking for info online. Thanks!

[Paul – FS Concierge]

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You will probably find that relevant industry bodies can offer you this type of advice.

Cheers

[bb1]

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I wouldn’t be asking on a business forum, I would be going to the people who manufacture the polyurethane and ask them. Here you will get guess’s or personal opinion.

[Greg_M]

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lostcheesestick, post: 269189, member: 101793 wrote:

I’m looking for advice on what respirator I should be using when handling liquid polyurethane ( eg. Easycast), addition cure silicone rubber (eg. mold star), and epoxy resin.

I’m currently using this with I believe P2 filters: https://www.bunnings.com.au/protector-respirator-kit_p5822368.

I guess these would be considered vapours/gas? I’m a little lost looking for info online. Thanks!

The manufacturer of the products you’re using has a requirement to provide a safety data spec and it should be available either on the product or from where you bought them (usually online as well).

I use the same type of mask a lot and you can get the filters separately…P2 sounds a little light on for the fumes off what you’re using imo. That could be mitigated a bit if you’re operating in a well ventilated area or using extractor fans.

[Greg_M]

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update:

https://www.barnes.com.au/rigid/easycast-1306

https://www.smooth-on.com/support/

Your looking for SDS’s Safety Data Sheets…they’re available on the pages I’ve linked.

[lostcheesestick]

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Thanks, I’ll have a read

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