epoxy resin flamable ?

twintrades

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I know That poly resin fumes are but is epoxy ?? Reson is because i have a shop i can heat with a wood burner or other heater. Just want to makeshure im not going to kill my self.
 

andgott

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Re: epoxy resin flamable ?

Not generally a worry with epoxies... The 'stuff' I am using at the moment has a flash point over 200 degrees, compared to polyesters around 80-90 degrees.
 

jcsercsa

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Re: epoxy resin flamable ?

yep i used a torpedo heater when I was doing mine and didnt have a problem . I think andgott is right it does have a petty high flash point !!! John
 

twintrades

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Re: epoxy resin flamable ?

ok thanks I have a wood burning stove in my shop i can use. And now i think i will. There will be a door open a crack for the draft effect also.
 
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