Is Quick Dip Lure Dye And Jig Finish Toxic??

[MIbassin]

Title says it all

[jhoffman]

Toxic as in if you drink it? I dont think I would try it.

[J Francho]

Harmful if swallowed or splashed into the eyes.

[MIbassin]

ok, besides the fact that it smells toxic, its not toxic unless ingested?

[cadman]

Well, I accidentally put it on my fingernail and it started to disintegrate. No not really. If it's anything like Spike-It blade dip, I use it for blades and stuff and other than the fact that it stains badly if spilled, there is no harm using it. Have at it and just make sure to keep it covered. If you need to clean it off your hands, acetone will work.

[MIbassin]

the exact name is quick coat lure dip

[J Francho]

Never heard of that stuff.  I'd try to contact the manufacturer directly.

[tholmes]

I think that it's made by CS Coatings http://www.csipaint.com/index.php

 

Contact them and request a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the product.

 

Tom

[MIbassin]

do you guys know of any Non toxic lure dye that i wouldn't have to wear a mask for?

[cadman]

do you guys know of any Non toxic lure dye that i wouldn't have to wear a mask for?

Is there something you are alergic to. The reason I ask is that all the blade dips have no smell, so you can use these in your house with no problem. What are you trying to accomplish?

[MIbassin]

well i don't have an allergy, but i want to make sure i am not hurting my lungs when using the dye.

 

ps i am using it to dye silicon skirts

[cadman]

All I can say is get MSDS sheets from the manufacturer. I went and opened up the Spike-It it actually does have a scent to it. Naturally I wouldn't stick my nose in there and keep inhaling it. You have to do what is best for you.

[BobP]

The dyes are solvent based but it's designed for casual use by fishermen so I seriously doubt you have anything to worry about if you use the product as intended.

[MIbassin]

For your skirt dying, what do you guys use?

[Will Wetline]

As tholmes suggested, contact CS Coatings with the link he provided.

 

Last year I emailed a question about the durability of their Lure Dip and Seal Coat as a finish (over metal, which is what the Lure Dip is formulated to be used on) and received a helpful response a couple of days later. 

 

Regarding liquid finishes in general, we should be concerned about their toxicity and, specifically, inhaling their fumes. I fish in Massachusetts which last year banned the use of lead in jigs and weights weighing less than 1 ounce in inland waters. I switched to a bismuth/tin alloy which melts at 281 degrees F. For years I had been finishing with CS Vinyl Paint and will continue to use it since there's no risk of melting my finished jigs as there would be while heat curing powder paint.

 

The important point I want to make is that with vinyl and possibly other liquid finishes you should be using a proper mask such as the 3M with filter cartridges for organic vapor and also evacuate the fumes from your work area.I don't know if OSHA would approve, but a simple box fan is quite effective.

 

 

 

If you're in your boat dipping the tail of your plastic bait chartreuse, no worry. Painting indoors, be safe and take the above precautions.

[MIbassin]

OK, i think i will get a mask

[MIbassin]

But are there any lure dyes where the fumes are not toxic?

[J Francho]

Just get some JJ'S Magic. No mask required.

[Snakehead Whisperer]

OK, i think i will get a mask

While I personally would not worry about it, I will say this. If you do choose to get a mask, make sure you get a legitimate respirator with filters that are rated for the toxins/airborne particles that are in the dye (consult the MSDS like recommended earlier.) The dust mask type will most likely do more harm than good, as they will let some particles in but not out when you exhale. There are numerous cases of people wearing these while using aerosol paints and being poisoned because of a high buildup of toxins inside the mask.

Get this type and make sure the filters are rated for whatever is in the dye. Oh, and if you have a beard no mask will seal completely.