On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:20:40 -0400, "Jim Conlin"
wrote:

The linear polyurethane (LPU) paints such as Imron, Awlgrip and Perfection
contain cyanide compounds which are VERY TOXIC. These compounds cause brain,
liver and lung damage. When the paints are rolled or brushed, the nasty
stuff stays on the boat and only solvents get into the air. An organic
vapor respirator can deal with that. When the PAINTS are sprayed, an
aerosol of paint droplets, containing the nasty cyanide compounds, is in the
air. The only breathing apparatus which effectively protects the painter
are the 'supplied air' respirators. These start at about $1K. An ordinary
respirator won't do it.. DO NOT SPRAY LPU PAINTS WITHOUT ONE.


I ask for info on these paints and I get a lecture on safety instead
of a little help with my questions. I am aware of their toxicity and
I use equipment to protect myself. As an aside I might tell you that
countless boat yards and auto body shops in the United States and
other first-world countries thousands of gallons of this stuff without
"supplied air" respirators. A good fitting mask with the proper
cartridge is adequate for my purpose.

Tell me, Jim, isn't boating a bit dangerous for someone with your
safety concerns. After all, there are all sorts of dangers in going
around the water.

Additionally, if you want a "supplied-air" respirator you can find
plans all over the web to build one for less than $100. You don't
have to look for something with where prices "start at 1K."

Thanks, though for thinking about the safety of others.

Regards,

Joe