Cable resin cancer link

[rocker]

Hi all, just noticed in P.E. an article that says most cable resins (ones that contain MDI) have recently been reclassified to carcinogen category 3, which is believed to cause cancer.

Apparently JEM based resins (prysmian) do not have the same health concerns.

 

[mechelec]

Very true we have just seen a safety bullitin warning of the danger. Apparantly it is safe when mixed it is just the hardener that is the problem.

 

[IQ Electrical]

Just to clarify, this is regarding resin jointing compounds, not resin that can seep out of older cables.

Here's a link: Cable resins containing MDI re-classified as Carcinogen Category 3 news on the Electrical news magazine