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WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy is—as the name states—an epoxy resin system. Epoxy is easy to use, has excellent properties, and is the go-to choice for repairs, high-performance composites, and wooden boat building. However, mass production boats are primarily built with polyester. Let’s take a look at WEST SYSTEM Epoxy compared to polyester resin to understand why.
By Jeff Wright – GBI VP of Technical Services It has been several years since we wrote an article about amine blush. We mention amine blush repeatedly in our instructions and related Epoxyworks articles, but it is a common question from our customers. A clear, more detailed discussion seemed worthwhile.
By Grace Ombry – GBI Retiree Epoxy safety begins with working cleanly. When handling WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy resin and hardener, take steps to keep epoxy out of your eyes and off your skin and clothing. Ventilate your workspace to protect your respiratory system. Minimize the amount of epoxy that gets on your work surface and […]
By Glenn House – GBI Director of Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance Most epoxy systems can cause skin irritation or allergic skin reactions. Hardeners can be particularly severe skin irritants and sometimes can even be moderately corrosive to skin tissue. Consequently, you should always protect your skin from epoxy with protective clothing and gloves.
Please Don’t By Rachael Geerts—GBI Composite Materials Engineer Every year we get questions regarding how to spray WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy. Some people want to know how to thin epoxy so it comes out of a spray gun better while others want to know what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for spraying epoxy safely. We […]
