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RE: [OM] Lens cleaning (acetone a carcinogen?)

Subject: RE: [OM] Lens cleaning (acetone a carcinogen?)
From: Mike <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2002 08:48:04 -0800
> >Acetone is a very strong carcinogen, I'd advise switching, Clint.
>
> Umm, no.  Acetone (and other ketones) are made by the body.  Some diseases
> are diagnosed by finding the smell of acetone on the breath.....
>
Acetone still requires care. Using as a cleaner involves far higher
concentrations than the body may produce. Skin contact and breathing of
the vapors should be avoided. Also it should not be used with other
cleaning products. It can combine to form hydrogen floride or ammonia
for example.

For info on the hazards of chemicals:

http://msds.pdc.cornell.edu/msdssrch.asp

Mike
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