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Help needed from a chemist

  • 04-02-2021 11:01pm
    #1
    dok_golf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭


    hoping there is someone there who will be able to help. There are generally 4 types of polymer resins in paint, epoxy, Alkyd, Acrylic and Polyurethane. These are in very layman's terms, plastic. I know oil degrades plastic, but would oil that is present in your skin break down the resins in paint over time? E.g, if a painted a door covering an integrated fridge and it didn't have a handle, would the paint degrade at the spot where ppl are using their hands to grip the edge? ( I'm not talking about general wear and tear.) Thanks D


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  • #2
    Victor
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    I'd be more worried about other oils - butter, vegetable oil, etc. Certainly there would be some discolouration, even before you count dirt. This is why handles tend to be made of a single material and not coated (unless it's a permanent coating like anodised aluminium) or painted.

    However, it is mechanical damage that will do the most damage - fingers, jewelry, containers, etc.


  • #3
    dok_golf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭dok_golf


    I do know that, but I specifically need to know about the oils in a persons skin . ( thanks though)


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