Tom Sanders wrote:
> It has been a few years since we visited this subject and I thought it might
> do well to remind folks or inform new comers of yet another danger.
>
> If you are using something like a Dremmel Tool it is essential that you wear
> some sort of protective dust mask. It is much worse if you are using
> Semi-Chrome. I got really sick a few years ago doing this without a mask
> and a Boston Area friend wrote that Semi-Chrome has an ingredient that is
> not even legal to use in American industry because it is something like a
> Class Two Carcinogen. Some derivative of Ammonia, I believe.
This doesn't seem to be the case:
http://www.gesswein.com/
Despite this, I do agree with your recommendation to use a mask (and protective eye wear) when using power tools and Simichrome.
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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA