I never used to be allergic to anything and then a few years ago developed an allergy to shell fish. Yesterday I was working with rubber cement for the first time and I had a major allergic reaction similar to the ones I would have after eating shrimp. Is there anything in rubber cement that would relate to shellfish? There is nothing printed on the label but it does warn of allergic reactions if you are allergic to latex gloves. Not sure if I am or not but maybe.....given this experience.
there is no telling what kind of ingredients are in that cement, and it may possibly set up infection since u say it practically sealed your wound. Most likely the wound needs to be cleaned.
Rubber Cement Ingredients
Rubber cement is an adhesive made from elastic polymers (typically latex) mixed in a solvent such as acetone, hexane, heptane or benzene to keep them fluid enough to be used. This makes it part of the class of drying adhesives: as the solvents quickly evaporate, the rubber portion remains behind, forming a strong yet flexible bond. Often a small percentage of alcohol is added to the mix.
