Barrier cream

Some while back there was a discussion in a posting re favourite hand/barrier cream which I am now unable to find. Could any kind soul give me directions?

I did use RS Components 178-614 (now discontinued) but recently I have switched to using nitrile gloves over barrier cream.

A search for ‘clean hands’ may reveal the thread you were wanting.

Some posts here

Rozalex is a pink Barrier Cream, produced by Deb Chemicals, in UK. Effective, but my hands stick on non rotating Handles, rather than sliding.

Gloves reduce "feel", and can be dangerous if they get caught in any rotating machinery. Porous ones can finish up putting on as much dirt as they keep out! Some gloves tend to be like Rozalex, and do not slide over non rotating handles.

A matter of personal choice, as to how you assess the risk of skin problems, or grimy hands, and reduce it.

"Micrometer" blue is particularly difficult to remove from one's fingerprints, which is a good reason for using some form of protection.

Howard.

Many thanks for the replies. Much appreciated.

Jim

I believe I posted my recommendation of PR88 some time ago - good for everything except wet work for which there is or was a Rozalex product.

Machine Mart sell tubes of barrier cream; was in my local branch yesterday & they were mixed in with the WD40 & lube spray cans...usual disclaimer.

George.

A new industrial strength cream called "Tough Hands" is the best that I have found. Reccommended for use by bricklayers and concrete workers. Non-greasy to wear and helps to repair dry and cracked hands.

Edited By Paul Lousick on 14/12/2018 11:37:10

Rozalex Dri-Guard, when I remember to use it.

Howard's comment about them (rubber gloves, that is) being dangerous with rotating machinery is spot on. Also if you have a Bridgeport milling machine (I don't but I use one at the club) then it's impossible to operate the feed handles wearing rubber gloves.

Another thing I used to do (which was a very bad habit) was to very gently grip the chuck on my drilling machine to slow it down after I'd switched the motor off. Bloody stupid idea and Don't try it at home. Especially if you're wearing rubber gloves, as they grip the chuck like it owes them money and you could easily end up breaking yourself. I only did it once and I got away with it.

Edited By Nigel Bennett on 15/12/2018 11:08:38

Interesting comments about the side effects of barrier creams.

The otherwise excellent PR88 has, I suspect, had an adverse effect on the finish on my Myford which I painted some years ago with Myford's own touch up enamel; frequently-touched areas are now bare metal.

This stuff DERMASHIELD is excellent, effective, long lasting and cost effective

I use Rozalex, when I can remember to use it but only if I'm doing something which will really make my hands very dirty and black. Most of the time I don't bother as my hands don't get that dirty.

I use Swarfega or washing up liquid and granulated sugar to clean up after work and find the latter usually works a treat, plus I don't need to buy it 'specially', unlike Swarfega!.

I also have a Rag Bin in my shed in which I keep all discarded cotton clothes, cut into handy sized pieces and minus buttons, cuffs, collars, hems etc., and a roll of that thick jumbo sized kitchen tissue (paper) roll, 'liberated' from SWIMBO's kitchen store, and wipe my hands frequently on one or the other when working to prevent the muck building up too much.

Chris