At 12:29 PM 07/02/97 -0800, you wrote:
> Re. Formic Acid Tolerance Exemption
>
Hello Paul.
This is a well thought out voice of reason re Formic acid. However, you
scare me when you suggest that ordinary prescription glasses are sufficient
protection. This FA is nasty stuff - When I first started using it I read
several safety sheets. One I remember was from Fischer Scientific. You
might want to get some of these. Your messge below makes it appear to be
somewhat benign while I am afraid of the product.
> Natural occurance does not mean it is safe! At 65% (here in Canada we
> have decided against 85% because of its hazardous nature) this product
> can be handled effectively and safely, providing one uses common sense
> and basic safety precautions are taken. (Prescription glasses or basic
> safety glasses offer sufficient eye protection in the field. Rubber
> gloves are needed and of course, always stand upwind).
Eric
Eric Abell
Gibbons, Alberta Canada
(403) 998 3143
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