Concerning epoxy fiberglassing a boat will it flashover (flame up) if sparks are present?? some say no?

Question

this is EPOXY TYPE important HELP PLEASE one good answer says no ---- more answers would help

Answer 1

In liquid forum it has a flash point read on the can or contact the manufacture> but not like polyester resin>Why would you use it if the is a chance of explosion or fire???

Answer 2

the gasses given off by most epoxies IF YOU HAVE USED NO THINNERS is non flammable

Answer 3

here's the material data safety sheet link for WEST resin....which you can get by typing "West Resin and flash point" into search

http://westsystem.com/webpages/userinfo/...

As it says, it will flash over 300 degrees Fahrenheit, and possibly lower if in a concentrated areas.....say the inside of a water tank.....and, as others have said it may flash even lower if alcohol or toluene....which will go up if you look at it cross-eyed....are used.

Also, if you mix a large quantity of resin and catalyst..say more than ten pumps on the West pump system.... and leave it concentrated in a container..then the heat generated will be IMPRESSIVE and may well start a fire

Answer 4

yes!

Answer 5

Being a boat captain and around vessels I would say the epoxy fumes are very flammable around any type of ignition sources. Work with lots of ventilation and no heat sources!