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Old 08-16-2015, 08:09 AM
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j.duncker
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I too am sensitized to CA glue and epoxy fumes. Any kind of simple dust mask is a waste of time and money. Even the ones with the carbon filters are no good.

My solution is to have an extraction system. I use an inline fan like this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Suncourt-...B206/100067594 and some flexible ducting. I hang one end out the window and position the other beside the glue-ing area. Fumes get sucked out. This has worked for me.

I also wear latex gloves anytime I work with epoxy. I am seriously sensitised to epoxy dust so am very careful sanding it. If at all possible I will wet sand and bag any residue before it drys out.