[pure-silver] Re: Change of subject - darkroom attire
- From: "Koch, Gerald" <gkoch02@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:07:17 -0400
Hypersensitivity due to changes in how the body's immune system reacts
is poorly understood at present and is a matter of conjecture in the
medical profession. An arthritic condition can appear when the body
mistakes tissue in its own joints as a foreign substance so stiffness as
an initial symptom is reasonable. Apparently just about any chemical is
capable of triggering the enhanced response. There was a lot in the
press a few years ago but the number of articles seems to have fallen
off.
Jerry
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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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