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chris.packham  
#41 Posted : 02 November 2011 11:08:04(UTC)
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chris.packham

How about a safety data sheet where the constituents listed on the safety data sheet add up to more than 100% and where 70% of what constitutes the product isn't actually shown?

Incidentally, although between 10 and 100% of the constituents is a substance listed as R43, the product, per se, is not capable of causing allergic skin reactions, as the substance is not bioavailable. However, when mixed with a solvent it becomes bioavailable and is then a serious potential cause of occupational allergy. It is used both with and without the solvent, so the actual risk varies within the same workplace.

Chris
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#42 Posted : 04 November 2011 08:31:41(UTC)
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I know this is dragging up an old post but I have just read on a container of floor polish for professional use only 'Observe commonsense precautions when handling chemicals' also says this in the data sheet. The cehmical is marked non hazardous.

Not very interseting but thought I would share. Is this a change in the advice given.
chris.packham  
#43 Posted : 04 November 2011 10:29:37(UTC)
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What mayny people forget is that 'common sense' only works when it is supported by adequate knowledge. Otherwise common sense may send you in completely the wrong direction.

Chris
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#44 Posted : 04 November 2011 11:13:46(UTC)
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Chris,

couldn't agree more I am not always an advacate of the 'common sense' approach.
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