Epoxy resin systems are among the most frequent triggers of occupational allergic skin diseases. In addition to the resins, other ingredients, such as some reactive diluents, also contribute to the contact sensitising effect. The sensitising potency of the ingredients can vary and has been investigated by FoBiG in various DGUV-funded projects (DGUV FP-0324, FP-0384 and FP-0451). The DGUV publication (only in German) contains information on the safe handling of epoxy resin systems. It provides technical, organisational and personal protective measures for working with epoxy resin systems, either in general or tailored to specific areas of activity. As part of the examination of possible substitutions, reference is made to the EIS mixture calculator developed by FoBiG (EIS-Gemischerechner: currently only available in German).
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