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Safety Comes First

Author: G.A. Shaw


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 63, 64

U Gary Shaw -rrw I~J j mu GLUE PRECAUTIONS May 1999 August 1999 columns wrote about precautions should take using cyanoacrylate CyA glues described few ills could potentially develop theyre used haphazardly mail received after publication May issue mailbox filled up revealed modelers apparently experienced ill effects during use CyA Most said experienced type health effect another some indicated followed label warnings Well time Common symptoms Fokker DVIIthe first time CyA accelerator since last year evening awoke atrial fibrillation again will once have undergo electrocardioversion cardiologist has done extensive testing have absolutely no cardiovascular disease fact typically jogged about three four miles other day before Coincidence have asking several people area build CyA accelerator found out same thing happened employee hobby shop about nine years ago Apparently building fiveknow about vigilant potentially harmful side effects Answering mystery modelers question letter Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA Vice President Larry Barickman Orlando FL Larry responded May 1999 issue CyA use enclosed number Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS obtained several manufacturers CyA products Larry describes what MSDS about may help use CyA Since CyA used industrial -094$$ \Q __ . ~ \ C 9$ 0 o ~%# \J oo ranged upper-respiratory involvement watery eyes runny nose headache etc less-common problems such difficulty breathing Grovers Disease severe allergic reaction heart problems Providing description heart troubles encountered using CyA accelerator letter Midwest modeler asked remain anonymous have using CyA since early 1980s Last year experience building Old-Timer stick fuselage using accelerator approximately two hours evening awoke sleep abnormal heart rhythm underwent in-depth cardiac tests underlying reason disease have electrocardioversion electric shock correct put heart back normal sinus rhythm Three weeks ago working hour stretch working display counter customers watched building progress evening home watching TV heart went chaotic rhythm have ambulance take him hospital treated have talked another friend gets tightness chest cant breathe uses CyA us have ued CyA since mid-twenties have problems until recently have suspicion cumulative know manufacturers say use adequate ventilation need define what what reported side effects may result materials use least still elect use stuff will know what causing negative physical responses dont feel should banned regulated adults need environment falls under Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA rules OSHA require manufacturers industrial chemicals supply users employers general public upon request MSDS employer must make information available employees federal law want MSDS should contact industrial supplier manufacturer like 3MTM LoctiteTM Eastman KodakTM DuroTM am sure sheets very detailed just about possible hazard mentioned also tell what known health effects what personal protective measures and/or equipment use understanding manufacturers chemical products just considered industrial required October 1999 63 provide safety information related products upon request should also know least two types MSDS provided emergency response personnel medical police fire purpose knowing exactly what chemicals present emergency such large truck spill train crash ete other MSDS general users Unless youre emergency types need know youll get consumer MSDS general difference emergency response version has chemical formulas closely guarded manufacturer consumer version doesnt need MSDS glue manufacturer just call request Getting down brass tacks regarding recommendations prevent exposure acute chronic comes letter David Coles Zeilwood FL Before get meat letter let first point out need contact manufacturer product use specific personal protection information David writes have using CyA glues over twenty years long time did have problems poorly ventilated apartments about ten years ago problems started headaches sinus nasal congestion used paper facemasks Columnists note Cansideed res/irator 001 br lust better ventilation greatly helped another five years reality probably because better ventilation went widely recommended painters masks Last year point giving up CyA wife E-mailed 3M get suggestions explained CyA gives off organic vapors will stopped very best painting respirators recommended R-62 II dual-cartridge paint spray respirator #6001 Organic Vapor Cartridges Sherwin-Williams paint stores carry 3M 5010 prefilters added plus spare set greater protection Last year paid $3695 complete unit 3M R621 1no problems since Another thing learned last year benefit using good aliphatic glue Pica Glue sets up minutes very strong must kept freezing got small sample bottle says label use well ventilated area strangely regular eight-ounce bottle label Another related subject have involved competitive shooting since preteenagerrifle pistol trap skeet etc until got RC found out fellow shooters also RC Pistol shooters use cast bullets gazillion early 1960s lost very good pistol-shooting friend seemed like us cast lead bullets open window did have strong enough fan blow out enough lead fumes Columnists note No personal pfltetive gear no5 used lead body went brain died after months suffering wife children suffered well suspect time another fail protect ourselves hope Model Aviation can find way convince kitmakers start building instructions easily read warning very careful using CyA Most importantly hope Model Aviation can find way convince kitmakers would unrealistic expect CyA manufacturers labels best difficult read due bottle size easy ignore since fool knows glue no better way ensure minimal exposure chemicals knowing what can come contact body Ask use information read MSDS Keep mind chemicals have some effect bodysome insignificant some serious react chemical exposure will determined immune system toxicity substance youve inhaled absorbed ingested Always protect yourself Perhaps hobby shops should keep supply consumer MSDS hand distribution well sources personal protective gear Food thought LU] LA U IL — 4 IY SPECIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA MC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS S3OO SHIPPING INSURANCE 20O Eajey REIJ4ISE S-L-O-O-W idle PLUS. 1457 S4FE studs Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines NO Interference Works Rx t Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation EDR- 106 ro Seno 2Zeverser o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral o No Jitter o No Drift Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof ibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy ieji w fts 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia Ml 48150 Website http//wwweIectrodynamconi 1-800-337-1638 Orders VISAInfo 1-734-422-5420 Fax 1-734-422-5338 64 Model Aviation up aircraft long slow approach. Theres no fear flameouts GlowLites onboardi doesnt Ret better this. Its EASIER 32 P/q pear serve late Pt Serve Reveise j Pitt Pie Serve Reverser late peter Ri Wow Year do.

Author: G.A. Shaw


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 63, 64

U Gary Shaw -rrw I~J j mu GLUE PRECAUTIONS May 1999 August 1999 columns wrote about precautions should take using cyanoacrylate CyA glues described few ills could potentially develop theyre used haphazardly mail received after publication May issue mailbox filled up revealed modelers apparently experienced ill effects during use CyA Most said experienced type health effect another some indicated followed label warnings Well time Common symptoms Fokker DVIIthe first time CyA accelerator since last year evening awoke atrial fibrillation again will once have undergo electrocardioversion cardiologist has done extensive testing have absolutely no cardiovascular disease fact typically jogged about three four miles other day before Coincidence have asking several people area build CyA accelerator found out same thing happened employee hobby shop about nine years ago Apparently building fiveknow about vigilant potentially harmful side effects Answering mystery modelers question letter Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA Vice President Larry Barickman Orlando FL Larry responded May 1999 issue CyA use enclosed number Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS obtained several manufacturers CyA products Larry describes what MSDS about may help use CyA Since CyA used industrial -094$$ \Q __ . ~ \ C 9$ 0 o ~%# \J oo ranged upper-respiratory involvement watery eyes runny nose headache etc less-common problems such difficulty breathing Grovers Disease severe allergic reaction heart problems Providing description heart troubles encountered using CyA accelerator letter Midwest modeler asked remain anonymous have using CyA since early 1980s Last year experience building Old-Timer stick fuselage using accelerator approximately two hours evening awoke sleep abnormal heart rhythm underwent in-depth cardiac tests underlying reason disease have electrocardioversion electric shock correct put heart back normal sinus rhythm Three weeks ago working hour stretch working display counter customers watched building progress evening home watching TV heart went chaotic rhythm have ambulance take him hospital treated have talked another friend gets tightness chest cant breathe uses CyA us have ued CyA since mid-twenties have problems until recently have suspicion cumulative know manufacturers say use adequate ventilation need define what what reported side effects may result materials use least still elect use stuff will know what causing negative physical responses dont feel should banned regulated adults need environment falls under Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA rules OSHA require manufacturers industrial chemicals supply users employers general public upon request MSDS employer must make information available employees federal law want MSDS should contact industrial supplier manufacturer like 3MTM LoctiteTM Eastman KodakTM DuroTM am sure sheets very detailed just about possible hazard mentioned also tell what known health effects what personal protective measures and/or equipment use understanding manufacturers chemical products just considered industrial required October 1999 63 provide safety information related products upon request should also know least two types MSDS provided emergency response personnel medical police fire purpose knowing exactly what chemicals present emergency such large truck spill train crash ete other MSDS general users Unless youre emergency types need know youll get consumer MSDS general difference emergency response version has chemical formulas closely guarded manufacturer consumer version doesnt need MSDS glue manufacturer just call request Getting down brass tacks regarding recommendations prevent exposure acute chronic comes letter David Coles Zeilwood FL Before get meat letter let first point out need contact manufacturer product use specific personal protection information David writes have using CyA glues over twenty years long time did have problems poorly ventilated apartments about ten years ago problems started headaches sinus nasal congestion used paper facemasks Columnists note Cansideed res/irator 001 br lust better ventilation greatly helped another five years reality probably because better ventilation went widely recommended painters masks Last year point giving up CyA wife E-mailed 3M get suggestions explained CyA gives off organic vapors will stopped very best painting respirators recommended R-62 II dual-cartridge paint spray respirator #6001 Organic Vapor Cartridges Sherwin-Williams paint stores carry 3M 5010 prefilters added plus spare set greater protection Last year paid $3695 complete unit 3M R621 1no problems since Another thing learned last year benefit using good aliphatic glue Pica Glue sets up minutes very strong must kept freezing got small sample bottle says label use well ventilated area strangely regular eight-ounce bottle label Another related subject have involved competitive shooting since preteenagerrifle pistol trap skeet etc until got RC found out fellow shooters also RC Pistol shooters use cast bullets gazillion early 1960s lost very good pistol-shooting friend seemed like us cast lead bullets open window did have strong enough fan blow out enough lead fumes Columnists note No personal pfltetive gear no5 used lead body went brain died after months suffering wife children suffered well suspect time another fail protect ourselves hope Model Aviation can find way convince kitmakers start building instructions easily read warning very careful using CyA Most importantly hope Model Aviation can find way convince kitmakers would unrealistic expect CyA manufacturers labels best difficult read due bottle size easy ignore since fool knows glue no better way ensure minimal exposure chemicals knowing what can come contact body Ask use information read MSDS Keep mind chemicals have some effect bodysome insignificant some serious react chemical exposure will determined immune system toxicity substance youve inhaled absorbed ingested Always protect yourself Perhaps hobby shops should keep supply consumer MSDS hand distribution well sources personal protective gear Food thought LU] LA U IL — 4 IY SPECIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA MC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS S3OO SHIPPING INSURANCE 20O Eajey REIJ4ISE S-L-O-O-W idle PLUS. 1457 S4FE studs Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines NO Interference Works Rx t Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation EDR- 106 ro Seno 2Zeverser o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral o No Jitter o No Drift Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof ibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy ieji w fts 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia Ml 48150 Website http//wwweIectrodynamconi 1-800-337-1638 Orders VISAInfo 1-734-422-5420 Fax 1-734-422-5338 64 Model Aviation up aircraft long slow approach. Theres no fear flameouts GlowLites onboardi doesnt Ret better this. Its EASIER 32 P/q pear serve late Pt Serve Reveise j Pitt Pie Serve Reverser late peter Ri Wow Year do.

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