2007-01-28 08:47:31 · 2 answers · asked by sparkle 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Most associate rosin with allergic reactions including asthma and contact dermatitis. It would probably be a good idea not to over-rosin the bow for your stringed instrument. Just get it tacky enough to get the friction you need. You can probably mix and match rosins to get the tackiness you want. Rosin for bass players are usually thicker and stickier.
"Rosin is a well known allergy causing substance and it is considered to be 4th or 5th in the top 10 known skin sensitisers. Skin contact with the rosin itself can cause contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction. It may cause skin, eyes, and respiratory tract irritation. It can also cause eczema. Inhalation of rosin dust can cause asthma, an allergic reaction. Ingestion may cause digestion tract irritation." (quoted from mtsu.edu)
Just found this one, it's got detailed answers to your question:
http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/?q=node/14955
On that web page, it states that abietic acid is the primary allergen. It's part of the derivative from pine tree sap.
Good luck.
2007-01-31 07:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by sam_of_losangeles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is rosin light enough to be airborne or does it fall straight to the floor ?
2007-01-28 18:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋