Epoxy resin is toxic to marine life and ecosystems. If liquid or uncured epoxy is disposed of in sewers, drains, or in your home trash, these habitats and creatures can die. In short, never throw uncured liquid or epoxy into the trash or dump it down a drain. Most epoxy chemicals and their fumes can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat.
Severe headaches are often the result of these irritations. Be careful not to splash liquids into your eye: it is by far the worst case scenario and can cause serious damage. However, if this occurs, rinse your eyes with water and seek medical attention immediately after that. Less than 10% of epoxy users react when overexposed to epoxy resin or hardener.
The most common reaction is contact dermatitis or skin inflammation. Both epoxy resin and hardener can cause acute contact dermatitis. The discomfort can be serious, but it usually goes away after you stop having contact with the irritant. Repeated skin contact with resins and hardeners can also cause chronic contact dermatitis, which is usually milder but long-lasting.
If left untreated for long periods, it can progress to eczema, a form of dermatitis that can include swelling, blistering, and itching. Partially cured epoxy sanding powder, if allowed to settle on the skin, can also cause contact dermatitis. Epoxy resin is non-toxic after curing. This is when the resin is completely dry and solid.
Since photopolymerization has already occurred and the plastic has become inert, dried or cured, epoxy is not hazardous. In addition, only use soap and water to wash away any spills, as solvents such as alcohol can push chemicals in the resin deeper into the skin. Epoxy resins and hardeners should be transported and stored in the original sealed packaging to prevent contamination of transportation and storage facilities. To begin with, it implies that the resin substance dries and hardens completely, preventing harmful toxins from leaking out.
However, epoxy resins and their hardeners are complex chemical compounds that, in some cases, can cause injury if handled improperly. Once Craft Resin has fully cured and hardened, your resin project can be safely used as a food contact surface. To prevent epoxy resin from coming into contact with the eyes in the first place, wear protective goggles or goggles. Unless you're hypersensitive to epoxy resin components, your headaches can have a different cause.
Resin isn't ideal for certain conditions, so your safety may depend on how you plan to use the finished product. Most uncured epoxies and curing agents are toxic or harmful to aquatic organisms and can cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Craft Resin epoxy resin is formulated with the highest quality materials and therefore does not produce VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or emit harmful fumes. Resins containing VOCs are classified as toxic because the heat emitted during the curing process lowers the boiling point of VOCs, causing them to emit toxic fumes and vapors.
However, the toxicity of epoxy resin poses several small risks that could become a serious health problem if proper measures and safety equipment, such as safety glasses and excellent ventilation, are not taken.
