Jim, This stuff is very toxic. I use to use it to clean my silver Helicon ( its a big horn ) but stopped after reactions to the smell alone. No contact with the skin, just the smell and not enough air. Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <JIMRPT@AOL.COM> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 6:55 PM Subject: Re: Tarn-X > > In a message dated 01/08/02 8:24:41 PM, Wimblees@AOL.COM writes: > > << I'm glad I read the instructions first. The very first paragraph on the > back > of the bottle says: "Important:, Do not use on stainless steel, chrome, > pewter, aluminum, brass, artificially oxidized silver, lacquered surfaces, > pearls and porous stones. Avoid spilling on laminates, counter tops, Formica > or synthetic surfaces." > > And, oh, yea, WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. In > case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly wash with water for 15 > minutes. Call a doctor or poison control center for more advice > > Great stuff. Too bad I can't, and don't want to, use it. > >> > > Wim...what you are seeing there is political correctness and big brother > government run amok........The very same warning is on almost every substance > that is not grown in the ground and some that are!! :-) > The same kind of thinking has sleeping pills labeled with the following > warning: "Caution, use may cause drowsiness" ..................Well I should > hope so!! :-) > > Common sense should tell you to wear gloves when dealing with chemicals so > that is no big deal.........however I don't want you using that evil stuff > sooooooooo just put it in a package and mail it to me................ :^) > Jim Bryant (FL)
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