I have known for some time that I am allergic to latex gloves which bring out an eczema type rash on my hands. I first tried latex gloves to protect my hands when restoring classic cars and cured the problem by wearing non-latex alternatives.
Since becoming involved with model engineering I have experienced similar symptons which I have discovered only occur when using WD40 as a lubricant, when machining aluminium for example. A search on the internet revealed that WD-40 contains carba, thiuram, & mercapto mix, all chemicals used as accellerators in the manufacture of latex gloves.
Does anyone have experience of this problem or know of an alternative lubricant for ali. I strongly suspect that paraffin may have a similar effect. Meanwhile its back to my non-latex disposable gloves.
John S
Since becoming involved with model engineering I have experienced similar symptons which I have discovered only occur when using WD40 as a lubricant, when machining aluminium for example. A search on the internet revealed that WD-40 contains carba, thiuram, & mercapto mix, all chemicals used as accellerators in the manufacture of latex gloves.
Does anyone have experience of this problem or know of an alternative lubricant for ali. I strongly suspect that paraffin may have a similar effect. Meanwhile its back to my non-latex disposable gloves.
John S