Lately the fumes from the glue I use for most work (Zap A Gap) is causing me some lung problems. I am going to suspend work on models for a while and see if it clears up.
Anyone else have this problem?
Ques
Sorry to hear of your misfortune, Ques. I have not had this problem, although at certain times, CA glue can irritate the eyes a bit. Have you been using adequate ventilation while working?
demono69
Cyano can be nasty on the lungs in confined spaces without adequate ventilation, especially if you have a pre-existing condition. My wife has asthma, albeit mild, and she can’t be in the same room .
ZAP also makes an oderless CA which I’ve never used. That could be an option.
Jeff Herne
Modelwarships.com
Only time I have had a problem is when leaning in just a leetle too close, and rather than exhale inbound, I inhale. I quickly find myself moving away from the source of the problem, but I cant say it has ever caused respiratory distress.
I’ve found that CA gives me some pretty nasty ‘allergy’ symptoms. Just like getting a bad cold. Usually isn’t a problem with adequate ventilation and if I use it sparingly. I also found that using accellerator made the whole problem worse.
Now I use liquid Ambroid Pro-Weld (or something similar) as much as possible. I still use CA, but nowhere near as much as I used to. It’s a good thing, because I prefer the Ambroid now that I’ve used it more.
I also find that I’m using epoxy more than I used to.
Murray
Both the ethyl and methyl forms of the cyanoacrylates have the ability to cause sensitization reactions in susceptible individuals. Skin sensitization can cause dermatitis, while inhalation sensitization can cause asthma-like symptoms. The concern with inhalation sensitization is that repeated exposures to even minute amounts can trigger an asthmatic, or asthma-like response. The best way to avoid repeated exposures is to get rid of your cyanoacrylate adhesives and find a suitable substitute–even adequate ventilation may not reduce the vapor concentrations low enough to stop a reaction from occurring. It would be advisable to see a physician who can correctly diagnose an allergy to this material, and treat it as necessary, if it remains of significant concern to you.
Gip Winecoff