This subject seems to have taken on a life that it is not worthy of. Since
you are neither a scientist, chemical engineer or a doctor (nor am I) I'll
believe the warning on the can of acetone in my basement which clearly
states it is known to cause cell damage and CANCER
It seems to me that it is really a moot point to argue or debate the level
of danger of this chemical. For one thing the vapors are harmful. Isn't
that enough. As for your feeling that there are more dangerous substances
to worry about yes there are. Soooooo if you like acetone... OK! Have a
long and healty life.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: Brett Jaffee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Ed Berris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Tony Rogers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2000 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Adhesives
> It is not a human carcinogen.
>
> Check here, section 11.....
>
>
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>
> The part where it says "ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human
Carcinogen"
>
> And also here....
>
> http://aepo-xdv-www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000467/p0000467.htm
>
> "The Department of Health and Human Services, the International Agency for
Research on Cancer, and the Environmental Protection
> Agency (EPA) have not classified acetone for carcinogenicity. "
>
>
> As for other effects, I never said it was harmless, but there are lots of
things that are much worse....
>
> "If you are exposed to acetone, it goes into your blood which then carries
it to all the organs in your body. If it is a small
> amount, the liver breaks it down to chemicals that are not harmful and
uses these chemicals to make energy for normal body
> functions. Breathing moderate-to-high levels of acetone for short periods
of time, however, can cause nose, throat, lung, and eye
> irritation; headaches; light-headedness; confusion; increased pulse rate;
effects on blood; nausea; vomiting; unconsciousness and
> possibly coma; and shortening of the menstrual cycle in women. "
>
> Certainly not a good thing, but again, the fact that your body can break
down small amounts of the stuff better then a lot of other
> chemicals.
>
> Ed Berris wrote:
>
> > My God! where in the world do you get your information. Acetone is a
> > carcinogen. It is hardly inert or harmless.
> > Ed
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Brett Jaffee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "Tony Rogers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Friday, June 30, 2000 2:35 PM
> > Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Adhesives
> >
> > > Another interesting thing about Acetone (I think this might be from
the
> > same source), is that your body produces it naturally as a
> > > waste product. Since your body already has a mechanism for getting
rid of
> > it, so it can't build up in your system.
> > >
> > > I have heard that you should be carefull when using it with other,
more
> > hazardous solvents, as the acetone can make it easier for
> > > the stuff to absorb into your skin.
> > >
> > > The fact that it's been used for years as fingernail polish remover
should
> > tell you something about the lack of toxiciity, at least
> > > compared to other more nasty stuff we use.
> > >
> > > Tony Rogers wrote:
> > >
> > > > Looks like I'm starting to catch heck about my acetone comments. I
was
> > into
> > > > this stuff up to my elbows for years. Not being dumb as your
average
> > brick,
> > > > I checked it out and found I wasn't heading for six legged kids.
Here's
> > a
> > > > quote from the Material Safety Data Sheet (US Gov Info) on Acetone:
> > > >
> > > > Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors irritates the respiratory tract.
> > > > Ingestion: Swallowing is not likely to produce harmful effects.
> > Aspiration
> > > > into lungs can produce severe lung damage and is a medical
> > emergency.
> > > > Skin Contact: Irritating due to drying action on skin.
> > > > Eye Contact: Vapors are irritating to the eyes.
> > > > Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may produce
> > irritation
> > > > or dermatitis.
> > > > Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Use of alcoholic beverages
> > enhances
> > > > toxic effects. (Hmmm :)
> > > >
> > > > So unless you plan on breathing the liquid you'll only be
irritated--not
> > > > harmed. However the possibilities of using it recreationally w/ a
> > brewski
> > > > shouldn't be disclosed to the younger members of the club :) This
> > stuff
> > > > smells bad, so most ppl think it's harmful. If you want to prove
> > acetone is
> > > > harmful, try using it while you're smoking--it'll just hasten what
> > you're
> > > > already doing :)
> > > >
> > > > Tony Rogers
> > > > Product Design Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Precision Interconnect 503/603-4750
> > > >
> > > > > Acetone is not as harmful as some of the other solvents.
> > > > > But it's far from being harmless to humans. It's not something
> > > > > that you want to get all over your skin.
> > > > >
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