Planning to use foam sealant indoors. What type of protective mask is needed?

[Klicka]

I'm going to use foam sealant indoors (crawling near the floor). What kind of protective mask is needed?

ESSVE writes, for example, the following:

• Under poor ventilation conditions, this product may only be used with a protective mask with a suitable gas filter (type A1 according to standard EN 14387).

And you should protect yourself to avoid getting foam on your skin. I have heavy-duty rubber gloves at home.

 

[Fjelie 17]

Oops, that's something I've never had, but I do keep my nose a bit away and sniff as much as I can.

But it's sticky. Use clothes that can be thrown away, because you won't get rid of the stickiness.

 

[Klicka]

Found a protective mask sold by Jula

http://www.jula.se/halvmask-906179

States:

[h=1]Half Mask[/h]Two A1 filters included

Comfortable half mask with a central breathing valve and two replaceable A1 filters that filter out organic vapors. Thanks to its lightweight and adjustable straps, the mask is both light and comfortable to wear.

 

[haavard]

I can't understand why people want to live in houses where the materials contain so much crap.

 

[KnockOnWood]

Uops, I never had that, however, I keep my nose a bit away and air out as much as I can.

But it is sticky. Use clothes that can be thrown away, because you won't get the stickiness off.

In some foam "cans" there are a few plastic gloves folded inside the cap.

So I guess that's the only protective gear you need. And I think that's enough for temporary amateur use.

 

[svartöra]

Wear safety goggles - you don't want the goo in your eyes!

 

[SBH]

I don't understand why people want to live in houses where the materials contain so much crap.

what do you use then? I rarely use foam either. but mostly because I don't like to use it for insulation.

 

[KnockOnWood]

I don't understand why people want to live in houses where the materials contain so much crap.

No, it's strange, but I guess they want it to be airtight and draft-free, and that things (e.g. the windows) stay in place.
How do you secure the windows in a straw house?

By the way, do you have a computer, and a phone, and a TV?
Do you know how much "crap" is in them?

 

[MathiasS]

Use safety goggles - you don't want that stuff in your eyes!

The best tip of the thread. I managed to glue myself in the face last summer when I was splitting an expansion foam can and a similar gun. Had foam everywhere and on my eyelids so I couldn't see anything - thankfully my eyes were spared thanks to a helper, who knows if I would have managed without a helping hand. Very unpleasant.

Otherwise, one shouldn't exaggerate the risks. If you're still worried, you can buy foam that isn't dangerous. Essve has it for example. Also, read here about the regulations that came out a few years ago:

http://www.essve.com/se/Retail/Media/Nyheter/Ny-lag-som-beror-fogskum/

 

[SBH]

windows in a straw house are a bit of a bad suggestion. usually there is some wood in a straw house

 

[SBH]

Thread's best tip. I managed to glue myself in the face last summer when I was splitting a foam canister and a similar gun. Had foam everywhere and on my eyelids so I couldn't see anything - luckily, I saved my eyes thanks to a helper, who knows if I could have managed without a helping hand. Very unpleasant.

Otherwise, one shouldn't exaggerate the risks. If you are still worried, you can buy foam that is not dangerous. Essve has some for example. Also, read here about the rules that came out a few years ago:

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Want to know something annoying? Foam on the legs after dropping a can because a bottle fell to the ground when a side door was opened.

 

[MathiasS]

Oh well, it disappeared when you shaved your legs....

 

[SBH]

hahah

 

[KnockOnWood]

The thread's best tip. I managed to glue myself in the face last summer when I was trying to separate a foam canister and a similar gun. Had foam everywhere and on my eyelids...

Separate? Did you gnaw it off with your teeth

 

[jeppeknaster]

Just like Mathiass, I just got foam sealant on my face when I cut off the plastic tube where there was pressure... My eyes were spared but I got it on my eyelids and lashes, and it's definitely not fun. Safety goggles are a must for me today.