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What up NS I got a bunch of foam insulation on my arm

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Caveman.
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SO long story short my left arm got immersed in a bunch of spray can foam insulation and i cant get it off. Soapy water wont do anything, paint thinner wont phase it, I cant shave it off I just tear my skin and bleed. I can peel it off and it strips all my arm hair and leaves a smooth rash. Anyone got any ideas or suggestions??
Dec 10 2009 12:46AM
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LadySaGa
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amputation?
Dec 10 2009 12:47AM
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Calb3rt
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fire
Dec 10 2009 12:47AM
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uni-corn
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Hydrochloric Acid.
Dec 10 2009 12:49AM
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chicken
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seems like the next logical step
Dec 10 2009 12:49AM
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Caveman.
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fuck, fuck, fuck
Dec 10 2009 12:49AM
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ShoulderSurfer
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How are you typing?
Dec 10 2009 12:50AM
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jason...
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Liquid Nitrogen. Seriously.

Or some of that Dr. Scholl's wart remover stuff.
Dec 10 2009 12:50AM
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Caveman.
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With my fingers... what exactly do you mean?
Dec 10 2009 12:51AM
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uni-corn
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Pictures? Maybe we could seriously help you. And I say maybe with HIGH HIGH hopes in mind. Mostly I just want to see it.
Dec 10 2009 12:51AM
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MAPLE_SYRUP
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agent orange
Dec 10 2009 12:52AM
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griffin.paisley
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pics
Dec 10 2009 12:52AM
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1337
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yea pics might actually help, if you really have a lot on there fire could work, but to properly diagnose the situation pics would be nice
Dec 10 2009 12:53AM
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ace_
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Gas. im not kidding
Dec 10 2009 12:56AM
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1337
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shit you're right, that shit works
Dec 10 2009 12:58AM
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Caveman.
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I figured that probably wouldnt work since the lacquer thinner didnt do anything... Now that Im bleeding Im not sure if I really want to put gas on it
Dec 10 2009 12:58AM
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Abc567def
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Get some of the dawn soap that they have in commercials saving ducks and shit. Stick your arm in it for half an hour or so and then let it slide off.
Dec 10 2009 12:58AM
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vincepru
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your kidding right? fire would just end up in burning/melting foam on his arm which would fucking KILL. use your brain.


gasoline might help eat at it. look on the can and see whats written on it. there might be a "incase of exposure" note.
Dec 10 2009 12:59AM
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ace_
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gas doesn't hurt in open wounds that bad. worth a shot if you want it off your arm
Dec 10 2009 1:00AM
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prontocuts.com
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FIRE
Dec 10 2009 1:01AM
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uni-corn
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Looks like post #1 was right

I will just go ahead and leave this here......

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Dec 10 2009 1:01AM
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Caveman.
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OK Im getting the idea that you guys think I have like a club of insulation on my arm. Ha that would be pretty damn funny but its like a 10" area from my wrist up. I got the majority of it off right away when it happened. Now Im just trying to get the residue off which is about 1/8" thick and completely matting down my arm hairs and kind of tight around the skin on my arm. My camera is dead but Im working on getting some cell phone pics.
Dec 10 2009 1:01AM
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yellav
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just leave it on your arm for the rest of your life
Dec 10 2009 1:02AM
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ShoulderSurfer
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I'd go with cooking spray
Dec 10 2009 1:03AM
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Caveman.
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The cell phone does it no justice but here it is

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If you dont think its that bad, I fell in fresh hot tar a few summers ago and this is WAY worse.
Dec 10 2009 1:05AM
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.KYLE.
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wow, why didnt you leave it and let it come off with time...
Dec 10 2009 1:06AM
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ace_
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if your not really needed to be too groomed for work or something, just wear long sleeves for a while until it comes off. thats what i did when i rhino-lined my jeep. got all over and it just kinda deteriorated and fell off. 
Dec 10 2009 1:07AM
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Legion
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http://liftoffinc.com/product-sealant-remover.php kabam!! go to your hardwear store.

or you could be ghetto at sandpaper that shit off.

Dec 10 2009 1:08AM
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Caveman.
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Nah man i usually wear long sleeves to work anyway but I really want to get this shit off haha. I know its probably not that bad but this girl I know who is a nurse was telling me how bad it was to leave it there... who knows.
Dec 10 2009 1:09AM
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Caveman.
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Oh hell ya man!
Dec 10 2009 1:11AM
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Kotke
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Wow thats gnarly man, not really sure what i would do with that. With those open wounds i wouldnt try much other soak it in dishsoap maybe?? i dunno man, shit.
Dec 10 2009 1:12AM
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uni-corn
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FTMFW!
Dec 10 2009 1:14AM
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Caveman.
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See thats where I went wrong, as soon as I got that on my skin I washed it off in a sink.
Dec 10 2009 1:18AM
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prontocuts.com
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shit thats grimey, I would go to the doc, but thats me
Dec 10 2009 1:27AM
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TheStamos
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Your an idiot, Gas on skin, if left long enough will burn you. DO NOT PUT GAS ON YOUR OPEN WOUND !
Dec 10 2009 1:50AM
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Gnarwall
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From life experience, it is best to remove foam, super glue, oil, etc, with a dry cloth. Water just makes the substance glop together and form a big mess, whereas a dry towel actually seems to attract the goo and allows you to rub it off your skin. Super glue, foam and adhesives generally cure faster when water is introduced to the picture, I am not sure why.
Dec 10 2009 2:04AM
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soulskier
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poison control?
not necessarily poison, but they'll give you a lot better ideas than we will
Dec 10 2009 2:10AM
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Caveman.
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Nah dude, I was told by a paramedic that it wasnt a big deal and that other person posted that paragraph from a foam manufacturer saying that its not harmful.. Im going skiing until Sunday Im not worried anymore.

Thanks for all the advice you people posted in this thread.
Dec 10 2009 2:14AM
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ace_
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yeah if your a pussy. are you a pussy by chance?
Dec 10 2009 10:50AM
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Caveman.
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hahaha
Dec 10 2009 12:38PM
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ONE-UP
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hahahaha
Dec 10 2009 12:49PM
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dgcarbs
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if you know what type/brand of foam insulation you can google the name of it plus MSDS and you should find an information sheet that will tell you how to treat it
Dec 10 2009 2:47PM
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TheMoostafian
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gas + fire


but serially try goo gone
Dec 10 2009 3:04PM
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t-roy
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this is a rare case where i would like to hear the full story. (not sure if it was explained above as i just scrolled to see pics)
Dec 10 2009 3:20PM
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Ski_ThEast
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.
Dec 10 2009 3:26PM
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deleted5
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the dude with the pics has some nasty shit on his arm
Dec 10 2009 3:35PM
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Obsessedwski
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how has no one said go to the doctor yet...?
Just walk into a clinic, probably the best bet
Dec 10 2009 3:46PM
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Caveman.
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Ya, read the thread I posted what happened.
Dec 10 2009 6:02PM
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WorthDaMoney
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this
Dec 10 2009 7:24PM
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BootySpunk.
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Silly Kip trying to fist a girl made of foam insulation...
Dec 10 2009 7:28PM
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WorthDaMoney
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if it goes 18 inches down his arm, i think he was quite succesful
Dec 10 2009 7:36PM
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