How toxic is Pyrocat HD in 35mm SS tanks?

[chip j]

With inversion. My skin is allergic to everything. Of course I always use rubber gloves.

 

[koraks]

As long as you prevent skin contact, ingestion and inhalation (the latter is virtually impossible anyway if you buy it pre-mixed), you should be perfectly fine.

Having said that, I know of at least one person who complains of headaches if he uses any kind of pyro developer. Neither he nor I can explain it, but he is adamant that it's correlated to the use of pyro.

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

If you use disposable gloves (nitrile are best as they're less allergenic than most other kinds of gloves, and don't break down as quickly so they don't allow chemicals to leach through), you should be absolutely fine. Just throw them out after 1-2 uses and replace them. They're cheap as chips so don't try to milk them out of a sense of false economy.

 

[MattKing]

They're cheap as chips

So to speak .
I agree with this, with one reservation. If you are quite susceptible, the old fashioned rubber gloves often come in much longer sizes, which can provide more protection for your wrists and forearms.

 

[Luckless]

So to speak .
I agree with this, with one reservation. If you are quite susceptible, the old fashioned rubber gloves often come in much longer sizes, which can provide more protection for your wrists and forearms.

Reusable rubber gloves/gauntlets covering the forearm can be an option, but getting the right size for your hands is very important if you want anything resembling dexterity.

The complete full length sleeves are also out there on the market, but be prepared to sweat in them.

Farm supply, or large animal vet supply, stores may also carry disposable forearm and full sleeve style gloves that other suppliers might not keep in stock. [It is probably best not to think too much about their intended uses in that case...]

 

[david schaller]

Dish washing gloves work for me.