Posted on 01/25/2007 4:19:18 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist
I'll bet you think huffing nail polish remover is perfectly safe.
Come to think of it, that might explain the intelligence level of your posts.
Drycleaned clothes aren't going to do a darn thing to you. Now, if you choose to open up a can and pour it on yourself, that's a different story. It's just more nanny-state environmental whackoism that will be the death of this state.
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/HESIS/perc.htm
HOW PERCHLOROETHYLENE ENTERS AND AFFECTS YOUR BODY
Perc enters your body when you breathe its vapors in the air. Liquid perc can be absorbed through your skin, to a limited extent. The most common effects of overexposure to perchloroethylene are irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, or skin, and effects on the nervous system, as described below.
Skin: Lengthy or repeated skin contact with liquid perc removes the natural protective oils from your skin. This can cause irritation, dryness, cracking, and dermatitis (skin rash).
Eyes, Nose, and Throat: Perc vapors in the air at levels above 75 parts per million (see "Legal Exposure Limits") may irritate your eyes, nose, and throat, causing burning and coughing. Perc does not have any long-term effects on the eyes, nose, throat, or lungs.
Right. I'm sure you know much more than those who publish the MSDS sheets for this chemical.
I used to call it the turkey state: There is a gobbler behind every tree.
Ha Ha Ha!!! I just found out where you tied you goat!!! Ha Ha Ha!!! (and I really got it!!!)
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The MSDS says nothing about any side effects from clothing cleaned with Perchloroethylene.
Here is your data sheet--the only problems are with the RAW chemical, especially if you decide to drink it.
http://www.drycleancoalition.org/perc.htm
Talk about people with a gender identity crisis!!! Phhhhhhhhhhhht!!!
Give me a break. I already read the MSDS data sheet and posted some of it.
It warns of "contact with skin".
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