Foam backed Vinyl - Warning!

[PaulJ]

I found this on the "Cruiser Log" Forum, I hope Meme Grant doesn't mind me lifting it and posting it here too.....


Posted by Meme Grant on June 13, 2002, 4:05 pm

The Pollyeuathane foam at the back of the vinyl decomposes and breaks into a fine dust which causes allergic reactions which can be acute. This nearly cost the lives of myself and my crew on a trip, all 4 had allergic reactions. If it had not been for the Epirb,the excellent Rescue services of Brazil, the vessels who picked us up and the superb Brazillian medical services we would have died. I had chemical Pneumonia and severe odeama of the epiglotis. More at risk are those who smoke and those who have had a history of asthma (like me) or other lung problems.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for this. I am asthmatic.
I have heard about it before and the last time I removed my old lining I used a dust mask. With hindsight this may not have been enough protection.
This problem should only apply to old headlinings that have started to breakdown and come away.

 

[terence]

yes thanks for that i have just relined my boat and the old stuff i took out was in a very poor state ie gone dusty i am asmatic and did not feel very well but it was only luck that i had a couple of guys helping me that i did not get to overdosed on the dam stuff ! many thanks terence.