on 22/6/04 12:26 pm, Tracie McKelvie at [log in to unmask]
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> Ann
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> I would be grateful for any feedback you get on this. I am assuming that you
> have pointed out skin management to managers in relation to contact dematitis
> (which is reportable) for example. Do they provide adequate skin care??
>
> Rgds
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> Can anyone on the list tell me if Acetone can be absorbed into the body
> through the skin, i have looked at 2 different MSDS one saying yes one not
> saying anything? I am concerned as employees are using large quantities to
> clean their hands and are not concerned about the visible effects of
> dryness etc, nor are management and prefer this to any alternative.
>
> Grateful for any info
>
> Thanks
>
> Ann
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I am not an authority on this but working it through from first principles
acetone is a solvent, fats dissolve in organic solvents and therefore
permeate through the skin. I would be also worried about inhallation and the
effects on the CNS. Chris Packham of Enviroderm may be the chap to ask for
an authoritative opinion.
Hope this is helpful
Anne
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