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Originally Posted by xiamsammyx
(Post 6749698)
I'm too lazy to actually source the original report but there was a discussion going on on NPR this afternoon saying that the nano technology in carbon fiber is almost identical to that of asbestos therefore when being cut/sanded/worked with it is theoretically just as dangerous as inhaling asbestos and is likely a huge cancer risk. so anyone choping/sanding/mutilating anything carbon fiber you may want to invest in a high end respirator since even normal dust masks will do little to stop the nano particles from entering your lungs.
anyone else here about this? Always wear a dust mask when doing anything that generates dust. Also, did the article define "nano particles"? 0.5 micron? 200 nanometer? 10 nanometer? Stuff this small is like smoke; you exhale 99.99% of it. If you didn't, your first cigarette would be your last. On the other hand, you could end up looking like Tammy Thomas: http://charles.pelkey.com/TammyThomas.jpg |
Common sense guys.
Carbon fiber particles are sharp enough to irritate and scar the lung surface, much the same way asbestos can. This is what may increase the risk of cancer. Carbon fiber particles are not actually toxic. First, we exhale a huge percentage of any particles that we inhale. Second, We're not creating a huge cloud of small dust particles when we cut carbon steerers, handlebars, etc. As a rule then, why not put some cutting fluid on the items in question, and eliminate the dust? Don't get paranoid and singleminded though. As you take this safety measure, please remember to give similar consideration to the cancer risks posed by peanut butter, Tupperware, prepackaged food, gasoline fumes at the pump, and sunlight. |
Sometimes you just can't win: PhIP (BBQ), Aflatoxin B (peanut *mold) --> Deoxyguanosine
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Breathing can be dangerous for your health (car fumes anybody . . .)!
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is it not common sense to very some sort of mask while cutting something which releases small particulates into the air?
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Originally Posted by Brad01
(Post 6759919)
Common sense guys.
Carbon fiber particles are sharp enough to irritate and scar the lung surface, much the same way asbestos can. This is what may increase the risk of cancer. Carbon fiber particles are not actually toxic. First, we exhale a huge percentage of any particles that we inhale. Second, We're not creating a huge cloud of small dust particles when we cut carbon steerers, handlebars, etc. As a rule then, why not put some cutting fluid on the items in question, and eliminate the dust? Don't get paranoid and singleminded though. As you take this safety measure, please remember to give similar consideration to the cancer risks posed by peanut butter, Tupperware, prepackaged food, gasoline fumes at the pump, and sunlight. Tap Magic to the rescue! http://www.phalenhorseshoeingsupply....b/tapmagic.jpg |
you think thats nice, try welding galvanized. it makes you taste candy mmmmmm
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Originally Posted by Brad01
(Post 6759919)
Don't get paranoid and singleminded though.
As you take this safety measure, please remember to give similar consideration to the cancer risks posed by peanut butter, Tupperware, prepackaged food, gasoline fumes at the pump, and sunlight. NOT LOGIC |
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