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William Kendzierski
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Started On : 23-Jan-2007 at 03:30:05 PM, #Views : 6327
Topic Subject : Re: A new topic has been added-Re: A new topic has been added-Re: A new topic has been added-Carcinogens in Alginate |
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I don't know about other products but Smooth-On advertises that their alginate is silica free. I think the best choice for masks is wearing a cartriage respirator. This is the type that filters paint fumes. That's what I use. A dust mask will work in a pinch but not as well.
Bill K
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From: aliforum@lifecasting.org
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> Hello William Kendzierski
>
>
> Post Date : Tuesday 23rd of January 2007 11:00:07 AM
> Posted by : "CJ Munn" cj@rockabelly.co.uk
>
> Re: A new topic has been added-Re: A new topic has been added-Carcinogens in
> Alginate:--
> Thanks for clearing that up, Ed. I stand corrected as the article I
> read on it last year was clearly taking a more alarmist view. It's
> reassuring to have more positive information. I have got more
> disciplined about using a mask, but it's in the air, all over my
> workshop all of the time anyway, so it's hard to avoid dust
> altogether in this business.
>
> From what I'd read before I felt like we were all ticking time
> bombs ;o) What a relief to know there haven't been any cases of
> silicosis so far!
>
> On 23 Jan 2007, at 15:31, aliforum@lifecasting.org wrote:
>
> > -----------------Amazon.com ALI Sponsor -------->
> >
> > NEW! Monster Movie Masks. A two part DVD series on
> > molding, casting and finishing full latex mask. Available
> > through http://www.Amazon.com
> > -------------------------------------------------------->
> >
> > Hello CJ Munn
>
> >
> >
> > Post Date : Tuesday 23rd of January 2007 10:31:50 AM
> > Posted by : "CJ Munn" cj@rockabelly.co.uk
> >
> > Re: A new topic has been added-Carcinogens in Alginate:--
> > Hi Sherri
> >
> >
> > Long term use can cause lung problems, and even lung cancer which is
> > why it's best to use silica free or at least a dust mask and mix away
> > from clients. One off or occasional encounters by clients are
> > unlikely to cause any danger unless they have a particular
> > sensitivity, but this is extremely rare. It's more us long-term
> > professionals that are likely to be getting lungs like coal miners
> > after decades of breathing in the wrong stuff.
> >
> > cj x
> >
> > On 23 Jan 2007, at 15:00, aliforum@lifecasting.org wrote:
> >
> >> -----------------Amazon.com ALI Sponsor -------->
> >>
> >> NEW! Monster Movie Masks. A two part DVD series on
> >> molding, casting and finishing full latex mask. Available
> >> through http://www.Amazon.com
> >> -------------------------------------------------------->
> >>
> >> Hello CJ Munn
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Post Date : Tuesday 23rd of January 2007 10:00:05 AM
> >> Posted by : "Sherri Richardson" Lifecasting@aol.com
> >>
> >> Carcinogens in Alginate:--
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi Everyone!
> >>
> >> Hope you all are having a great New Year! I have a consultant
> >> asking about
> >> carcinogens in alginate. I think silica is the culprit, does anyone
> >> here know
> >> what the dangers/risks are? She was asking for carcinogen free
> >> alginate.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >>
> >> Sherri A. Richardson
> >> _www.Treasuredimpressions.net_ (http://www.Treasuredimpressions.net)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ALI is an international organization whose members are engaged in
> >> the art and creative industries. Its purpose is to promote the art
> >> of life casting, create public awareness of this unique art form
> >
> >> provide its members with forums to exchange information, resources
> >> to enhance their effectiveness and advance opportunities for their
> >> artistic success.
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > ALI is an international organization whose members are engaged in
> > the art and creative industries. Its purpose is to promote the art
> > of life casting, create public awareness of this unique art form
>
> > provide its members with forums to exchange information, resources
> > to enhance their effectiveness and advance opportunities for their
> > artistic success.
> >
>
>
>
> ALI is an international organization whose members are engaged in the art and
> creative industries. Its purpose is to promote the art of life casting, create
> public awareness of this unique art form, provide its members with forums to
> exchange information, resources to enhance their effectiveness and advance
> opportunities for their artistic success.
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