[sdiy] drilling pcb boards...sore throat

[Dan Snazelle]

wait...we are supposed to wear eye protection when we solder? do glasses count?

thanks

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> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:43:38 -0400
> From: robert.lorentz at gmail.com
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] drilling pcb boards...sore throat
>
> i've been using the .022 'silver' rosin-core solder from RS. i *love*
> the smell of it burning. i rarely catch any disagreeable smells,
> although while it's burning up and smoke is coming up I typically blow
> air on it to blow it away from my face...
>
> should I have any concern with these fumes? i just do this in a
> smallish room with central HVAC running, so no ventilation or
> anything. I solder on average 8 hours a week
>
> i already wear eye protection, having a fan may be nice but seeing as
> how they are loud then i'd also have to wear ear protection to be
> safe... this is starting to add up and would like to know where is
> actually sensible to draw the line (before I end up getting in a
> contamination suit.. only to be called away from my work 2 minutes
> later which happens so frequently)
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 11:58 PM, Dan Snazelle  wrote:
>>
>> thanks mark
>>
>> and everyone else too
>>
>> i had a sore throat most of the day but it seems to be gone now. i got a GOOD scare and often that is what one needs to re-asess their working habits. i am going to order a good mask and also a good solder smoke sucker upper.
>>
>> i need to remind myself that as relaxing as soldering is...those fumes are no good either.
>>
>>
>> anyway...sorry to bring up such a bummer of a topic!
>>
>>
>>
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>>> Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:59:28 -0500
>>> From: marr at lumin.us
>>> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>>> Subject: Re: [sdiy] drilling pcb boards...sore throat
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It's possible that Dan got some irritation from the dust. He may have
>>> overdone it. Please see the first 10 seconds of this video and judge for
>>> yourself.
>>>
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_GPmpEhPMk
>>>
>>>
>>>> where is the data on fiber-epoxy dust?
>>>
>>> Conclusions from studies are inconclusive about the dangers of the
>>> fibers. They do not appear to be overtly carcinogenic THUS FAR, but the
>>> official word is "possibility of carcinogenic in humans" which basically
>>> means they are keeping it up in the air (n.p.i.) because studies have
>>> been inconclusive.
>>>
>>> Definitely take measures to protect yourself from the dust. Doesn't seem
>>> to me, from reading the documentation, that a few incidents will be a
>>> problem, but IANAD. The reality is that this stuff isn't food and isn't
>>> natural so avoid it within reasonable means.
>>>
>>> MSDS are available from the supplier or an upstream supplier. Examples:
>>>
>>> http://www.isola-group.com/images/file/GetekFR4LaminateMSDSDecember2006Final.pdf
>>> http://www.injectorall.com/MSDSFR4.htm
>>> http://www.supresta.com/pdfs/FYROL-FR-4-MSDS.pdf
>>>
>>> The gist of these is NOT "you're definitely going to die from your DIY
>>> habit", but they are definitely saying that you should take all means
>>> reasonable to contain and avoid the dust.
>>>
>>> Dan, I would just change your working methods and not sweat it. Probably
>>> want to give your room a good dusting with a wet cloth or one of those
>>> microfiber rag thingamajigs.
>>>
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>>>
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