But the greatest dangers posed by spray foam insulation are to the workers installing it.
Dangers of using spray foam insulation.
According to the epa.
Or one layer isn t allowed to cool off and the second is applied too early which again traps chemicals inside the foam.
Tightness in the chest.
Exposure and injuries to spray foam insulation can result from a number of things including.
Homeowners who are exposed to isocyanates and other spray foam chemicals in vapours aerosols and dust during or after the installation process run the risk of developing asthma sensitization lung damage other respiratory and breathing problems and skin and eye irritation.
The chemicals using in spray foam can be immediately hazardous to a person s health if not properly handled.
Wheezing shortness of breath coughing.
Then during application spray foam might not stick well for many reasons.
Or it s applied in layers and one layer doesn t stick to the next well.
The dangers of using spray foam insulation.
Be sure to research your installer their safety protocols and reviews.
They avoid all skin contact with the chemicals.
William swietlik co chair of the epa s workshop on spray foam dangers has asserted that the chemicals used in the insulation are a leading cause of workplace asthma and are a well known sensitizing toxicant to humans.
Workers must use the right protective gear to shield their eyes nose and throat from the damaging vocs in the isocyanate.
Irritation of the eyes and lungs.