[Jewelry making - Article 01256] - Re: [Orchid] MEK safety issues

[Vi Jones]

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Hi Jerry:

    I believe that the faceters have found  that having M.E.K. around
    can do two things--when heated, it lets off a gas that causes instant
    pnemonia.  I have also heard that getting a drop in your eye causes
    almost instant blindness--there is no antidote to my knowledge.  I'm
    sorry I don't have the research article at hand--the the red flags
    started waving when I read the initials.  Maybe others will have
    more info. 

    Vi Jones   rocks1x1vi.george (at) verizon.net 

    Where spring is beautiful in the Pacific Northwest  and we're
    getting ready to host the International Jewelers Workshop on May 14 &
    15. Hope to see some of you here! 


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