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A:
Skin Contact . . .
unless you are using a silicone or alginate expressly made for
applying to the skin, you do not want these materials in
contact with the skin.
Remove
from the skin as soon as skin contact occurs while the
material is still in it’s liquid state. Using a soft cloth,
lightly wipe clean with Acetone or Mineral Spirits and then
wash affected area with soap and water.
Removing
Material From Inanimate Surfaces
Urethane
Rubber Or Plastic . . .
Because urethanes are adhesive and will bond to many surfaces,
your best bet is to clean up spills while material is still in
a liquid or gel state. Once cured, material is very hard to
remove.
Silicone
Rubber . . .
does not stick to many surfaces. In most cases, you can let
silicone rubber cure over many surfaces and then simply remove
it. However, silicone will mechanically lock onto many porous
surfaces (concrete, for example). Silicone will also stick to
glass. In these cases, it is best to remove rubber while it
is still liquid.
Castable
Epoxies and Epoxy Adhesives . . .
are adhesive and will bond to many surfaces, your best bet is
to clean up spills while material is still in a liquid or gel
state.
Once
cured, material is very hard to remove.
What To
Use For Clean Up . . .
General
purpose solvents such as Acetone, Mineral Spirits (Paint
Thinner), Toluene and Xylene are usually effective. They are
commonly available at Hardware and DIY stores. Important:
Follow all safety precautions found on container when handling
these and other solvents.
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