Re: safety question

Re: safety question

Donna Rowe

9/30/1999

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-----Original Message-----
From: Algonquin Orthopaedics < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: <Email Address Redacted> < <Email Address Redacted> >
Date: Thursday, September 30, 1999 6:23 AM
Subject: safety question


>Hi All
>
>I've been using, as I'm sure many others do, Nickleplast EVA sheet goods
>(AKA solite) for several years. I wear a N95 (i.e. 95 % efficient) 3m dust
>mask #8210 which filters out nuisance dust and fiberglass. On the
>Nickleplast MSDS information from the manufacturer, Der-Tex Corp in
>Lawrence MA under Hazard Data, Inhalation, it says single exposure to dust
>is not likely to be hazardous. As well, when exposed to a temperature of
>(or over) 500 degrees F Acetic acid and carbon monoxide gasses will be
>formed. Well I don't heat this material to that degree I am concerned that
>single exposure is not likely to be hazardous. I called Der-Tex to find
>out about continuous exposure to abraded Nickleplast and they really had no
>idea of the risk, if any, nor the type of mask I should be using, or the
>type of safety precautions people in general are using. Their suggestion
>was to talk to other people in your field who are using Nickleplast and
>see what they do. That's where I'm at right now.
>
>So, my questions are:
>
>1. What (if any) dust mask, dust extraction or ventilation precautions are
>people using with foam, sheet goods.
>
>2. Are there any people using fresh air supply hoods or masks for this type
>of operation similar to those when working with carbon fibre.
>
>3. Do the people using these types of foams regularly notice any nasal or
>throat irritation after prolonged exposure. Of particular interest would be
>technicians who are on vacation and return after say 7 to 14 days off.
>
>While there may be nothing to be concerned about I do wonder every time I
>brush a bit of dust off a pant leg or lab coat how much has entered a lung.
>
>I'm interested in hearing your response. If there are many, I'll compile a
>list for distribution.
>
>TIA
>
>Cameron Renwick, C.O.(c)
>Algonquin Orthopaedics
>228 Main ST. West
>Huntsville, Ont., P1H 1Y1
>www.orthotics.on.ca
>
>
>
>Cameron Renwick, C.O.(c)
>Algonquin Orthopaedics
>228 Main ST. West
>Huntsville, Ont., P1H 1Y1
>www.orthotics.on.ca
>
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