Hydraulic Fluid Allercic Reaction

[Captgb65]

Was working on my BX 25 on Monday trying to reattach the backhoe. Well things didn't go well, it took about 3 1/2 hours in 92 degree heat. During the process I attached and reattached the hydraulic hoses several time resulting in getting fluid on my hands and arms. As it was so hot I used rags to wipe the sweat off of myself and excess fluid on that backhoe.
That night I broke out in a bad rash on hands arms and legs. My face swelled up so much I looked like a different person. Went to Dr. Who said it was contact dermatitis from exposure to something. It is getting better now but I wanted to know if anyone has had a similar experience. Thanks.

 

[tmajor]

As far as I know, contact dermatitis, only effects the areas, which were touched (in contact with the culprit). Many things, will effect the throat and face. Hands and legs, ... I'd look elsewhere.

 

[tmajor]

Have you eaten anything out of the ordinary? Started any new med.s? Had any dental issues?

 

[GAFarmer2]

I actually have had a similar experience. My fault, though. I was wrestling with hooking the hydraulic lines back up to a dirt pan, and after about an hour, I finally got em hooked up right. Went on about my business...a is well.

Next morning my whole chest was covered in a rash and hives. Turns out, where I had been mowing with the rotary cutter before hooking up the pan...covered in poison ivy (in the woods). My work gloves did a good job of protecting my hands, and my jacket kept it off my arms. But I had my jacket unbuttoned because I was sweating. And where it rubbed.. yeowch!

May be time to start wearing PPE!

 

[Captgb65]

No, no, and no. The only thing different on that day was exposure to the hydraulic fluid. Go figure.

 

[tcreeley]

If I get motor oil on the back of my hands and leave it for 5 min. or so I'll start to feel a burning sensation. Nothing bad but I never had that when I was younger. I figure it is from spilling oil on myself changing the oil filters on my truck over the years and having it run down my hand and in my sleeve.

 

[Captgb65]

I thought of that too. The area I was working in was mostly pine needles, gravel and dirt.

 

[TMGT]

I've had similar issues with different oils during hot day when I'm sweating and my pores are open. Not to the extent you described but usually break out and sometimes get a rash.

 

[N2DFire]

Interesting reading on the MSDS. I'm not super familiar with Kubota equipment so I took a guess on the fluid your BX would use.
http://www.kubota.com/assets/safety/pdf/msds/KUBOTA%20SUPER%20UDT2%203_1%20GA.PDF

If that's not the right one you can look the correct one up here
http://www.kubota.com/safety/SafetyDataSheets.aspx

Are you by any chance known to be allergic to Sulfer?

 

[Captgb65]

Thanks for the info. I don't think I'm allergic to sulfur, never had an issue.