[pure-silver] Re: Change of subject - darkroom attire

Speaking of not putting one's hands into chemicals, I have recently
spoken to a commercial lab owner in Montreal who developed some kind of
super sensitivity to certain volatiles in the environment, including
perfumes and other cosmetics.  Apparently this is caused by dermal
exposure to the compounds in the B&W fixer, which I assume it to mean
thiosulphate.  The initial symptoms are tightness in the joints of the
hands.  Does anyone know any details of this phenomenon?  It is supposed
to be reasonably well documented but not widely known.  I understand
that the sensitivity is quite severe.

- Andrew. 

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   I have taken to wearing sweat pants and a sweat shirt. 
Actually, this has become my routine around-the-house 
costume. I use paper towels and toss them after one use. 
That absolutely prevents contamination. My lady friend does 
not understand why I go through so many paper towells. I use 
tongs these days. I hate rubber gloves but don't put my 
hands in the chemicals any more. I do have a good plastic 
apron made by Kodak but don't much use it. If I were working 
with anything hazardous I would take considerably more 
precautions.

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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles, CA, USA
dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

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