Firstly, for prolonged Superglue/Cyanoacrilate use, then as a minimum, plenty of ventilation is a must!

Without sounding alarmist, you can actually become allergic to Cyano fumes, where your body may react to an overexposure of Cyano fumes. One minute you're feeling fine and happily gluing away, the next your eyes are swelling shut and you can't breathe.

Some people use Cyano a few times and become allergic, others use it for 5 years or so and become allergic. It depends on how long you've been using SuperGlue, each person is different, but regardless of who, your body is still absorbing something which is a bit like a ticking time bomb.
Once you develop an allergy to Cyano it's there for life and there is no real way too reverse it, you'll always have a reaction after you develop an allergy to it.
Most commonly it's a respiratory attack because breathing in the fumes is what does it, the harmful stuff is absorbed through your lungs, not your skin.

Without spending an awful lot of money on a self-contained respirator unit, all you need is a simple respirator that cleans out Organic Vapors, a simple dust mask does nothing for Cyano fumes, it just prevents particle ingress.

Only a mask with filters certified to remove organic fumes will protect against superglue/paint/epoxy/resin fumes.

The '3M Organic Vapor half mask' is the most common in use, the mask also prevents the ingress of dust particles from sanding.

You did ask.....

i have been trying this gator acrylic hobby glue instead of supper clue its used for sticking photo eatch brass parts to plastic longer to dry but none toxic so if it stickes this two different types ?

For those going the tiling route who use SuperGlue, adequate ventilation is a must, where such a large area will produce a large amount of fumes!

You should follow the guidelines for the mask that you purchase, many filters have an active part which degrades over time.

I might add that this information is purely intended to make people aware of some of the risks involved with working with the things that modellers use, and it is likely that some newcomers are not aware of the risks and will now be more careful.

A few more pointers.....

Solvents - Although most modellers don’t use large amounts of the thinners and solvents, they do often work in poorly ventilated areas and very close to their faces; in fact usually they are sitting right above the fumes. These solvents are to be found in many paints, glues and fillers, and some solvents such as Benzine are known carcinogens, and others being identified as possibly carcinogenic.
A disease called OPS is common to painters, which is as a result of many years working with solvents, which can lead to minute brain damage, and is commonly known as “Painters Disease”.
These effects are: sudden mood changes, loss of concentration and feeling tired and numb.

Acrylic Paints - Are by far the safest to use, low in fumes and solvents, often alcohol based.

MEK - Solvent used for cleaning airbrushes and gluing plastics: OPS and is a known carcinogen.

Benzene - often used for cleaning airbrushes, has a risk for OPS and is a known carcinogen.

Enamel paint - oil based paints, their thinners are the most risky component.

Epoxy Putties - such as Miliput - Can cause skin and eye irritation.

Polystyrene glue - Often Toluene based solvent which has an OPS risk and is a possible carcinogen.

Polyurethane Resin plastic - the dust is the most dangerous, because it can enter your respiratory system. Be very wary of using your mini electrical tools, the dust generated by these tools is enormous.

Primer paints - Often from a spray can, lots of unhealthy vapors and heavy pigments.

Wash your hands after finishing the job, and don’t eat, drink or smoke during the job.


Protecting yourself from these risks is quite easy and not that expensive. You should always follow manufacturer guidelines, and common sense never goes amiss.

Thank you MR T, for this very sound information and advice, all of which allows us to build our models more aware of possible health risks, and thus retaining the enjoyment