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07-19-2011, 09:39 AM #14
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Thanked: 94I've studied toxicology as part of a Masters of Workplace Health and Safety, which I discontinued when I changed careers. Also I have 18 years experience in industrial personal injury insurance so I have seen plenty of examples of chemical poisoning.
After reading the MSDS and doing some research I would use a respirator when handling MEK (and yes I know that MSDSs are written by professional worrywarts). Then again I may be confusing the appropriate safety standards for handling industrial quantities of MEK and what is appropriate for a hobbyist.
I would counsel against using gloves whilst handling razors. you can easily protect against skin exposure by using the appropriate tools (eg paintbrush and toothpick).