CA Glue allergy ?

[leaky bill]

This is not a subject often discussed in model forums, however I am wondering how many modelers have experienced respiatory problems when using CA glue over the years...

I am not sure if CA glue has caused my breathing problems however it is a possibility given that it is such a powerful odor..

Anyone else having problems ?

Cheers

Hornell

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

I believe there is one person on the Starship Modeler forum that has
mentioned that he is allergic to CA glues. I don't know the details, but
he was asking about alternatives.

[LtDoc]

There are a lot of things that affect 'allergies' (cause/aggravate them), CA is just one of them. If you suspect using CA is causing you problems, then quit using it, at least for a while, and see what happens. There are also precautions you can take to lessen the breathing problems if it is causing them. (I have a problem with the resin used in fiberglassing. There are 'ways' around that if I have to use it, but my best bet is to just not do that.)
Best advice is to find out if it IS a problem for you, then behave accordingly.

[toesup]

I find it makes my eyes water (the fumes) if I'm working too close to it... but i usually work outside so its a 'well ventilated area'..

I would of thought its possible to make up a fume box (Venturi hood?) to extract to the outside air for working with such glues.

[der kapitan]

I don't know about allergic reactions, but a lot of the glues, paints and solvents found in the average modeler's workshop can have an adverse effect on a person. :p

Extended exposure can be harmful without adequate ventilation on all of these, and even with all the precautions taken, may become cumulative over time. :eek:

In other words, read the warning labels---. ;)

[Ron Olson]

Don't work directly over whatever you are gluing as the fumes can affect your eyes and nose.
As far as an allergy, I don't know. I'm not a Doctor nor do I play one on TV.
You might want to see if there is an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) on Cyanoacrylate adhesives.

OK, I just did a search and found an MSDS on CA's: http://www.sirchie.com/msds/cna102.pdf

[boater_dave]

A good friend of mine wears a charcoal filter mask when using ca glue, as he gets allergy-like symptoms (extra watery eyes, trouble breathing, etc). He also tries to schedule heavy glueing sessons so that when done he can leave the room with a window oopen to ventilate.
I had gotten too close to a large quantity of ca glue and my eyes burned for a while. Now I wear safety glasses when using the stuff.
I would think a little forced air movement would help a lot. If you build it right, it can become a spray paint booth as well.

Dave

[papower]

Yes, I have an allergic reaction to ca. It is an asthmatic reaction. It has totally been resolved by using this glue.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKAV9&P=0
It has made boat building a fun and happy hobby for me again. :p
Bruce

[420TEE]

There is a similar thread under scale boats today. "What glue to use." The first time I had a reaction to CA I had to stay home from work. It felt exactly like a bad case of the flu. It was gone the next day so I knew it wasn't the flu. Now the slightest whiff of it starts the reaction. The glue recommended by papower cured the problem.

[Bikerider]

I always use a mask when working with CA. I work at a hospital so getting sugerial mask is easy. If I dont use the mask I get headaches and breathing problems. The mask takes care of that as well as a fan blowing over my shoulder.

[ClipperBill]

I am allergic to CA but still use it. I wear a good painter's respirator with charcoal filters and use a fan to blow the fumes away from my face when glueing with CA. If I forget, I'll get the nasty reaction (plus asthma) described by 420Tee above for several days afterwards.