Review on 💎 Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin Kit-32oz: No Yellowing, No Bubbles, Self-Leveling - Ideal for DIY Jewelry Making, Art Resin Casting & Coating (32oz) by Heather Shaw

This was the second time I bought this brand of resin because I had such great results the first time. But this time I'm in a living nightmare. A few months ago I had an attack of dyshidrosis and eczema and it was the worst attack I have ever had and I haven't had one in years. The whole cycle is repeated after the main flash subsides, and then several small flashes. It's been about three months since I looked into this. The other day, however, I used this resin. Although the information on the page says it can't be used for mugs, the seller and many other people have said that it works great with mugs in both Q&A and reviews. So I got to work and poured the first coat onto a glass to practice a new technique and noticed as I removed the gloves...the "nitrile" gloves that came with it..., that the resin had seeped between the third and fourth fingers. on my right hand. I immediately grabbed the alcohol, then wiped everything off with micellar water and found it ok. I realized that it was absolutely not a mosquito bite. The edema continued to increase along with the urticaria. The itching is so bad I'm ready to cut off my arm. (Oh, and my ears and the side of my neck. No tar has ever touched those parts of my body, but the hives are there! ON.MY.EAR RUNNERS!) I can already see this tar reaction causing dyshidrotic eczema. flare up again. I am now ready to call the doctor about steroid cream and oral steroids. And then I have to go to my dermatologist, who asks me about the ingredients in the resin. First, this resin should not attack nitrile gloves. Or were they absolutely stupid latex gloves, not nitrile? I should have just put on my own nitrile gloves and not messed with the ones that came with the kit, but I just trusted the process. See the photos I am attaching for a comparison of my hands. This reaction beats any allergic reaction I've ever had. And to make matters worse, the glass looked great with such a crystal clear finish. Then I added a second layer, let it dry and sanded it lightly with 800 and 1000 grit, applied the decals and added the final fill, then with a heat gun like you do when the bottom layers are cracked. When I tried to sand down the cracks to add another layer in hopes of fixing the glass, it started chipping. And this time I only used 1000 grit, no need with such a fine grit and light feel. I mean, a huge chunk came off the glass along with a few chipped spots. This was AFTER full curing. After reading the questions here this morning before posting this review, I saw that resin can only withstand 50-60° heat. I really hope it's Celsius since the room temperature is warmer in Fahrenheit. Hell, the resin itself gets hotter during installation. But even if it's in Celsius, it's only 140°F. Domestic coffee makers brew at around 200°F, so how can you put a freshly poured coffee mug on a stand made out of this resin? I've seen questions about BPA, but the safety data sheet needs to be requested. Why can't it be readily available to the consumer as many other epoxy brands offer here at Revain and elsewhere. Food safety questions followed. How can you say it's safe once cured if there's no MSDS and the resin isn't approved by the Food and Drug Administration? To be food safe, both the uncured and cured form of the resin must be non-toxic. Accidental food contact is one thing, but making and using a cutting board, say, from non-FDA approved resin, is quite another. (Think about cutting raw meat with epoxy. Small bits of resin get in with the meat and are then swallowed!) If I had paid more attention when I first bought this resin, I would not have bought it without more information. not to mention a second purchase. From now on I will only use my favorite much safer 100% BPA free resin. Between the purchase price, wasted time, medical bills, medication, pain and suffering, and a wasted glass that I now have to completely grind down, this resin was worth nothing. Oh, and one more thing - many people have said that this resin doesn't smell or give off a lot of smoke-filled fumes, so it's safe. NOT ALL HAZARDOUS FUMES CAN BE DETECTED. A mask should ALWAYS be worn when using epoxy. Just because you don't smell it doesn't mean it's safe. Please explore more.