Dangers Of Foam

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I was warned to wear a respirator when cutting blue foam as, when cutting with a hot wire or soldering iron, small particles are given off which, if they get into the lungs, can cause all sorts of very unpleasant and fatal illnesses. As it’s better to be safe than sorry I use a respirator when cutting white foam as well”. - “a lot of early foam wing core people ignored this advice and have suffered the consequences from those fumes, inert when cold but dangerous when heated, also applies by the way to PTFE tubing etc”. - “I gave up on knives and even surform tools, I prefer to us a hotwire foam tool for all my carving. The fumes are a little strong, but the cuts are smooth, and there's no dust”. - “Styrofoam poses a number of health risks to those exposed to the substance in the form of dust, as well as those exposed to Styrofoam's composite chemicals. Those working with or cutting Styrofoam should be aware of these hazards. - Exposure to polystyrene dust as a result of cutting Styrofoam can result in skin, eye and lung irritation. Itchy eyes and skin and difficulty breathing can result from chronic exposure to Styrofoam dust.” - “A Styrofoam cutter consists of a heated wire that cuts through Styrofoam by melting it. Foam cutters provide an easy way for florist and modelers to produce smooth, lightweight shapes. However, using a Styrofoam cutter safely involves learning the dangers of working with the tool in order to avoid them”. - “Melting Styrofoam produces toxic styrene fumes. Use a foam cutter outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Clean off the small pieces of foam sticking to the wire after use, or they will melt the next time you use the cutter, producing more fumes” - “Because the Nichrome wire in foam cutters reaches temperatures of around 392 to 572 degrees Fahrenheit in order to melt the foam, it can inflict painful burns. Do not

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