Regarding Cadmium, it can also be absorbed into the body by touching in addition to breathing fumes while welding. Wash hands after handling, avoiding touching if possible.
Not a certified Industrial Hygienist but I play one on TV.
Mike Schmidt Millington, NJ USA
On 5/9/10 3:32 PM, "verktyg" <verktyg@aol.com> wrote:
> Luke,
>
> I've been exposed to a lot of heavy metal fumes and otherwise (not
> music) during my various vocations. About 35 years ago I became
> concerned about it and started wearing a respirator with filter
> cartridges designed for metal fumes whenever I did any welding or
> brazing. They can also be used for painting.
>
> 3M and other companies make these and you can get a complete rig for
> ~$40. My liver, kidneys and brain are worth that much to me!
>
> Here's a website that shows some of the various 3M masks:
>
> http://store.pksafety.net/
>
> http://store.pksafety.net/
>
> You should be able to get the proper mask setup at a safety or welding
> supply dealer.
>
> Chas. Colerich
> Oakland, CA USA
>
> Lucas Murray wrote:
>> Hello folks, my grandfather was a machinist and fabricator for many many
>> years. He recently gave me three big rolls of silver brazing wire. Being a
>> student, finances are very tight for me, and silver solder is very
>> expensive, so enough free silver to do more than a few frames is great. The
>> problem is, the stuff looks to be quite old as the tag is very yellowed with
>> age. The tag says "Warning! Contains Cadmium." I of course dont have a fancy
>> shop with a pro ventilation system. Is there any safe way I can use this
>> stuff? If I did my brazing outside would I be ok, or do I need more
>> ventilation? I suppose I could rig up an old gas mask (cheap at the local
>> surplus) with a long hose for fresh air, but I imagine this would get hot
>> and annoying. Any input on brazing with Cadmium Silver Braze would be
>> appreciated. Thanks!
>>
>> -Luke Murray-
>> Fort Collins, Colorado
>> USA