Chemical use
Skewes, Ed
Description
Collection
Title:
Chemical use
Creator:
Skewes, Ed
Date:
12/20/2007
Text:
Good Afternoon,
Providing orthoses in a pediatric facility requires frequent
adjustments as the children grow. This includes replacing straps,
rivets, chafes, etc. Because many of our children are active, the
orthoses are put to the test. In addition to repair, and adjustment of
these devices, we often use all-purpose thinner or (previously) acetone
to remove debris and adhesive from the orthosis.
We were advised to use acetone in a limited capacity because it has a
low flash point. Thinner works well as a cleaning agent, however it
requires wearing special gloves so it is not absorbed into the skin, and
it also gives off fumes.
We may install a slotted vent to decrease the concentration of the
thinner fumes, however we are asking if there is another cleaning
solution that works to clean off the orthoses and remove the
adhesive/debris which remains on the orthosis from the removal of velcro
straps.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings,
What ever works for you !
Ed Skewes
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Providing orthoses in a pediatric facility requires frequent
adjustments as the children grow. This includes replacing straps,
rivets, chafes, etc. Because many of our children are active, the
orthoses are put to the test. In addition to repair, and adjustment of
these devices, we often use all-purpose thinner or (previously) acetone
to remove debris and adhesive from the orthosis.
We were advised to use acetone in a limited capacity because it has a
low flash point. Thinner works well as a cleaning agent, however it
requires wearing special gloves so it is not absorbed into the skin, and
it also gives off fumes.
We may install a slotted vent to decrease the concentration of the
thinner fumes, however we are asking if there is another cleaning
solution that works to clean off the orthoses and remove the
adhesive/debris which remains on the orthosis from the removal of velcro
straps.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings,
What ever works for you !
Ed Skewes
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, (or authorized to receive for the recipient) you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and contact the sender by reply e-mail or telephone (813) 281-0300.
Citation
Skewes, Ed, “Chemical use,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/228799.
