> When using MEK (or acetone) always wear protective gloves and use a face
> mask and goggles. Never use MEK or acetone to clean your hands.
I know acetone is bad stuff, but I had to help someone wash their face with
it after an accident with a photo-resist - acetone was the only thing that
would get it off and it had to be removed quickly. Mind you... he's a bit
of a strange person, maybe this incident explains it.
> Build safe.
Too right. Chemicals are something a lot of people take for granted, but
should be treated with utmost respect. I worked in a university chemistry
department for years (and still have my web pages there) and know the bad
things about a lot of chemicals - those I don't know at least a little bit
about, I avoid. Everyone should read the instructions and accident
procedures details supplied with chemicals. As an idea of the severity of
some chemicals, I have worked with stuff that passes through the skin and
rots the bones!
When using acetone/MEK/petrol, make sure you've got a good (and suitable)
fire extinguisher handy and make sure you know how to use it- I've seen the
effects of an acetone 'explosion' and the poor bloke ended up in hospital
for 3 months followed by more surgery for over a year.
Cheers,
Mark.
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