“limiting acetone, MEK or other nasty toxic chemical direct skin contact for occasional minor clean-up mistakes.”

 

Rod, I am not sure you are suggesting Acetone, MEK or any other solvent as a way to remove Epoxy or Polyurethane from skin but that is a NO-NO.   Solvent will cause the Epoxy to penetrate skin rapidly and is the worst thing you can do. 

 

Gently wipe a spill off your skin with a paper towel or clean rag and try to avoid spreading it over a larger area than it already covers.  Immediately get to some cool to warm (not hot) water and gently scrub the area with a soft bristle brush and Lava Soap.  I use an old toothbrush.  Rinse everything and scrub again until you are satisfied it is removed.  

 

Jeffco is not nearly as toxic as some epoxies.  TETA was the worst, some early IV builders who were probably both sensitive and got too much on them were forced to abandon their projects.  I have a friend who is building an RV10 who is sensitized to all epoxies and cannot even sand them with a particle mask without a severe reaction.   

 

While I am on my soapbox, ventilate your shop to remove accumulated epoxy and solvent vapors after use.  The cumulative effect can be a bad thing.

 

Steve Colwell   Legacy builder and former petrochemical sales guy