like say you use it to get resin off your hands at least 10 times a day... can or is it harmfull??
2007-08-25 11:53:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
WORKERS HAVING BEEN EXPOSED TO 1000 PPM, 3 HR/DAY FOR 7-15 YEARS, COMPLAINED OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATION OF AIRWAYS, STOMACH AND DUODENUM; SOME OF THEM COMPLAINED OF DIZZINESS & ASTHENIA. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WERE REPORTED AFTER EXPOSURE ... TO 700 PPM
2007-08-25 12:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES - the best general source for this kind of information is to look up an MSDS (see reference). Just type MSDS + chemical name in any search engine and you'll probably get it on the first hit.
In the case of Acetone the MSDS says:
"CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM."
2007-08-26 19:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Sean P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked with acetone and many other volatile chemicals for many years and determined better safe than sorry, use gloves, eye protection and niosh breathing masks because you mever know what may happen.
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/chem_profiles/acetone/health_ace.html
2007-08-25 21:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use this chemical in the roofing trade. yes take all precautions.
2007-08-25 19:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by mark3321000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋