HELP-safety issue im fiberglassing-polyester or its fumes are flamable-so then what about epoxy or its fumes-

Question

are u experiienced in fiberglassing ??? does epoxy or its fumes flame over flare up when exposed to spark or flame???

Answer 1

as was said, the thinner or solvents used in epoxy are more a concern...denatured alcohol and toluene are both flammable..as far as vapors go, I've used WEST epoxy for 30 yeas in a a variety of spaces, frequently while smoking ( yes I know, DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME, we are professionals) and I haven't blown up yet........

Answer 2

The container the product comes in should tell if it's flammable. Some epoxy is flammable and some is not depending on the solvent used in making the epoxy. Fiberglas is non flammable, it is the material that holds it together that burns.