Top building materials that should not be touched with open hands

When purchasing building materials in Russia, it is customary to pay attention to quality, price and manufacturability, but few think about comfort and safety when working with material. There are several dangerous building materials that you cannot work with bare hands.

Slate

Not so long ago, slate was one of the most affordable and common materials for roofing. More and more modern alternatives are appearing in the present that are safer and more convenient.

Slate consists of compressed asbestos fibers - this is the greatest danger. Asbestos getting on injured skin can begin to sprout. Thus, it will never be excreted from the body. Also, in the sun, slate begins to dry and decay, releasing asbestos dust into the environment, which enters the lungs and mucous membranes.

Concrete

Concrete and cement mortars, which have an extremely caustic effect on the surface of the epidermis, are very dangerous for bare skin. They damage the skin several layers in depth, everything will depend on its sensitivity and composition of concrete. To work with such mixtures, it is necessary to purchase durable protective rubber gloves.

Drywall

A common material for interior wall decoration, which is not as safe as many people think. Only a high-quality sheet, which includes peeled gypsum, is considered harmless. Many people are eager to save money and buy technical drywall, which is very dusty and pollutes the environment.

When working with such material, unprotected hands can dry out very much and crack. It is worthwhile to protect yourself, at least with cotton gloves and silicone cream.

Mineral wool

It is dangerous for open use due to the fact that it instantly disintegrates into small dust particles that enter the respiratory tract. The material during operation releases phenol and formaldehyde, which are toxic to all living things. In addition to the lungs, hands also suffer, on which an allergic reaction, for example, dermatitis, can begin.

Stucco mixes

Dry mixes for plaster in the market of building materials have the highest percentage of fakes, approximately 60%. Instead of high-quality components, base chalk, chemical toxic substances, and radioactive components can be placed in them.

Kneading such compositions with bare hands leads to drying out of the skin and its damage. When aggressive chemicals are added to putty mixtures, the surface of the hands can literally become blistered.

Paint and varnish mixes

Due to the content of highly toxic solvents in oil paints and varnishes, such formulations are very hazardous to health, including skin. Aggressive substances are capable of provoking allergic dermatitis or eczema with constant contact.