[Jewelry making - Article 00021] - Re: [Orchid] MEK safety issues

[James Binnion]

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>         MEK had been taken out of the aeronautics manufacturing arena,
>     and probably for good reason. The first that comes to mind is
>     flammability.  That could be followed closely be cancer causing
>     fumes and liquids when used and/or spilled or splashed on any part
>     of the hand/arm/body. 

    It has a flash point of  19 F  or -7 C  so it is very flammable and
    can easily lead to explosions if the vapor is allowed to collect
    anywhere. 

    It is not listed as carcinogenic on any of the MSDS I looked at. It
    is however teratogenic (Embryo or Fetus death or development
    abnormalities) and mutagenic (reproductive chromosome damage) so I
    would not want it in my shop. 

Jim
Jim Binnion

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