Fumes? System 2000 compared to West Systems

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#1

I have a question about some resins. I am currently using West Systems epoxy resin, and am very happy with it. It has very low, almost no oder, which is great since I am using it in my basement.

I wan’t to make some CF pipe guards for a motorcycle, so I need a higher temp resin. I found that System 2000 meets my heat requirements, but how are the fumes? Can I use it in my basement without smelling up the house.

We have had a cold winter in the midwest, so I am unable to get my garage warm enough to work with the resins. That forces me into the basement.

Thanks for the help in advance!!

Coach

#2

I didn’t know System 2000 is a high temp epoxy matrix. Other than that I’ve found most if not all epoxy resin to be tolerable when it comes to odor. To me, WS epoxy is almost odorless. The PTM&W and the Adtech high temp that I use are much stronger but are still nothing compare to PER and VER resins