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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Paul Simpson on June 29, 2013, 01:26:29 pm

Title: Solvex fumes
Post by: Paul Simpson on June 29, 2013, 01:26:29 pm

Been using Solvex for a number of years in small doses without any problems, but yesterday i had to use a lot of it, with heat, on an end of tenancy (lots of paint).
I remember someone telling me a few years ago that it was banned in the USA because it was found to be too harmful  ???

Today I've developed a cough and of course immediately put 2+2 together.
I didn't drink it  ;D but think I may have inhaled some of the fumes.

Anyone else suffered problems with it?

Title: Re: Solvex fumes
Post by: John Kelly on June 29, 2013, 04:41:55 pm

All solvents will have an effect on the repiratory system, usually short lived. It is imperative when using solvents that the area is well ventilated or use a respirator.

Title: Re: Solvex fumes
Post by: Paul Simpson on June 29, 2013, 06:40:20 pm

Thanks John. After posting the question I got up off my a**e and checked the label and read about not inhaling the fumes. Thankfully like you say should only be short lived.

Title: Re: Solvex fumes
Post by: Len Gribble on June 29, 2013, 07:57:09 pm

Sniffing it can make you additive  :'( ;)

Title: Re: Solvex fumes
Post by: Kinver_Clean on July 02, 2013, 02:32:01 am

Or as high as a kite!

Been there done that...