Re: [RML] Chemical dose

Adrian Tappin (atappin at ecn.net.au)
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 05:19:48 +1000

At 12:49 15/11/98 -0600, Gary wrote:

>I know Adrian will be careful with formaldehyde but for the rest of you that
>may be unaware this is really dangerous stuff. You can become incredibly
>allergic to it and like other chemicals can potentially cause you to pick up
>other allergies to unrelated proteins. It is also a known cancer causing
>agent. In the chemical industry most reputable companies require their workers
>to go to training classes on the proper handling and disposing of amounts even
>much smaller than the amount that Adrian is planning to use!

Thanks Gary - I needed someone to confirm the dose. I found out about the
properties of formaldehyde some years ago when I used to handle a commercial
grade. I accidentally spilled some on my hands and I can tell you it also
burns your skin :(

Adrian.


Adrian R. Tappin
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