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Here we go again on the risks associated with CA. As yet we do not know the long term effects of using this substance. Years ago asbestos was a revelutionary product and the answer to many problems. Well we all know where that led us. I personally don't use CA for finishing I do use it for small glueing projects but not for finishing pens. I am not saying that you should not use it that is entirely your choice. The only point that I would raise is that if you want to use it as a finish for your pens you should ensure that you take adequate measures to reduce the amount of fumes that you inhale. Suitable ventilation to remove fumes and respiratory protection with a suitable mask is a must for prolonged use.

There are numerous Health and Safety data sheets available for these products here is an example of just one of them

https://www.mkmbs.co.uk/Root/Documents/B000790.COSHHData.pdf

I will end by saying that you only get one set of lungs so look after them.

<blockquote data-quote="Vic Perrin" data-source="post: 267601" data-attributes="member: 422">Here we go again on the risks associated with CA. As yet we do not know the long term effects of using this substance. Years ago asbestos was a revelutionary product and the answer to many problems. Well we all know where that led us. I personally don&#039;t use CA for finishing I do use it for small glueing projects but not for finishing pens. I am not saying that you should not use it that is entirely your choice. The only point that I would raise is that if you want to use it as a finish for your pens you should ensure that you take adequate measures to reduce the amount of fumes that you inhale. Suitable ventilation to remove fumes and respiratory protection with a suitable mask is a must for prolonged use.There are numerous Health and Safety data sheets available for these products here is an example of just one of them<a href="https://www.mkmbs.co.uk/Root/Documents/B000790.COSHHData.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.mkmbs.co.uk/Root/Documents/B000790.COSHHData.pdf</a>I will end by saying that you only get one set of lungs so look after them.<img src="http://www.penturners.co.uk/images/smilies/18/thinker.gif"&nbsp; class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thinks:" title="Thinker&nbsp; &nbsp; :thinks:" data-shortname=":thinks:" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Vic Perrin, post: 267601, member: 422"] Here we go again on the risks associated with CA. As yet we do not know the long term effects of using this substance. Years ago asbestos was a revelutionary product and the answer to many problems. Well we all know where that led us. I personally don't use CA for finishing I do use it for small glueing projects but not for finishing pens. I am not saying that you should not use it that is entirely your choice. The only point that I would raise is that if you want to use it as a finish for your pens you should ensure that you take adequate measures to reduce the amount of fumes that you inhale. Suitable ventilation to remove fumes and respiratory protection with a suitable mask is a must for prolonged use. There are numerous Health and Safety data sheets available for these products here is an example of just one of them [url]https://www.mkmbs.co.uk/Root/Documents/B000790.COSHHData.pdf[/url] I will end by saying that you only get one set of lungs so look after them. :thinks: [/QUOTE]

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