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Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by bhaver - 12/1/04 2:56 PM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by JINKSHey Jinks...
I appreciate your input and think Popgas's response was uncalled for. (Btw, I have no quarrel with zed's response) Please don't be silenced.
Bram Haver
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by JINKS - 11/26/04 5:33 PM In reply to: Re: WD 40 BECAREFULL by JINKSP.S. I DID NOT SAY IT CAUSED CANCER I SAID IT CANTAINED CARCINOGINS!!!
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by zed - 11/27/04 7:41 AM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by JINKSDirectly from the MSDS for WD-40:
"The componenets in this mixture have been found to be noncarcinogenic by NTP, IARC and OSHA."
You can read it for yourself right here. Or look it up for yourself at your place of work if they supply MSDS's for the chemicals used as the law requires.
http://www.3-in-one.com/Brands/pdfs/msds-wd40_aerosol.us.pdf
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by jarnkm - 11/27/04 9:04 AM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by zedWhat has just transpired, in the last few postings, is a failure to view it as only one piece of a huge puzzle. However, this is the norm! If we dig deep enough, we will find "some" supposed health reason not to use 90% of everything on the market. An old axiom comes into play, at this point. Follow the money trail, it never lies.
Remember, in the pre-1950s, the farmers used DDT for everything. Those living in the vicinity of these farms had little problem with the worrisome insects that we are bothered with today. It wasn't long until it was banned because it was claimed to cause cancer. Years later, it was proven to have been a false judgement. Was it brought back into use? No! Why? Just look at the number of products on the market as a directy result of its removal, self-explanatory. NOW! Look at all of the vegetables that are brought into this country from countries who use this and even more supposedly cancer causing products on their fields. Were they, our government, really interested in OUR health? Not at all! Their actions show it and our gullibility and personal fears allow this to happen, at an ever increasing rate. When it comes to our health, the real benefactors are the product producers...not the people. What about the time when we were being warned not to sit so close to the TV??? Computer monitors are much different, I guess!
WD 40 is, no doubt, a good product and does the majority of what it claims. But, IF we're going to eat what we eat and smoke what we smoke (including putting up with eating next to a "tobacco addict" at most meals) then...why in the world worry about a propellant with a possible cancer causing agent in it? The same person will probably be more effected by the smoke that was blown into it's face, as a toddler, by one or both of it's parents, who knew of the bad effects but just didn't give a ----. Besides, one is probably adversely effected by other surrounding agents much worse than WD 40.
Basically, what I am trying to say is: if it serves the purpose....use it. Our great caring government doesn't really care what happens to you anyway, as long as you pay your taxes and don't accuse them of doing any wrong. Their real interest, regardless of political party, is what will produce the most money and keep the sheeple satisfied.
As mentioned by another poster....it probably isn't even the "liquid" WD 40 that was initially being questioned anyway. Relation to "site subject" is worth the thought. After all, what would most likely be considered if one questioned "Colt 45" on this forum? Malt Liquor, a firearm, a night club or a Video Game. SEE? It was the most popular that first came to mind.
Enjoy the Thanksgiving left-overs and sit a few inches farther back from the key board. I'm quite sure there are many in America without them.
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by JINKS - 11/27/04 5:58 PM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by jarnkmAmen,my aplogies to everyone.
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by JINKS - 11/27/04 6:33 PM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by zedZen, you posted on the 26th"that it has carcinogins in it but in very small amounts,now you say it has none.(no matter)I tried to open your link but it did't work.(I WAS NOT LOOKING TO OPENING A PANDOROUS BOX).(WHITE FLAG)
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by zed - 11/27/04 11:03 PM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by JINKSdo you have Acrobat Reader installed?
link works fine here.
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by JINKS - 11/28/04 8:52 AM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by zedNO I DON'T,THANKS, WILL INSTALL.
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by Ivan Marshall - 11/28/04 1:24 AM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by JINKSI hope you all don't get down on Jinks too much and I hope he doesn't get down on himself for a honorable attempt to enlighten people! I too have been a member of a Joint Health and Safety Committee with the Union in the Big Three Auto Factory (DaimlerChrysler). It pays to be cautious whenever possible! If you know a chemical has POTENTIAL SIDE-EFFECTS, you try to substitute a less dnagerous chemical as a precaution! This is why we have Water-Based paint in the factories now instead of Solvent-based Paints! Something as simple as fingernail polish remover is going to mess up many lungs from using it in rooms that are not very well-ventilated! Look at what Asbestos has done to many,many workers! The side-effects took 20 to 40 years to show up; but by then it is usually some form of terminal respiratory illness. Companies used Asbestos for years and the Government knew it and did nothing! When you can show that you used Asbestos years ago, they just usually pay you because they know that the stuff caused the long-term lung problems claimed by its victims. Of course, they can fight it like they did the man who invented delay-windshield wipers, and pretty much try to let you die first or settle for pennies on the dollar with their big-time lawyers! Even when the law says to tell people what they are using and make sure they understand first, many companies just give it to thier workers, unless their Union (if they have one; if not, heaven help them) is diligent in fighting to protect them. Companies had to be forced to inform and protect their workers, and theystill hate to follow these rules and to truly inform you as the law calls for! WHY? You know why; they want you to use it and shut up and get your work done!
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by JINKS - 11/28/04 8:46 AM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by Ivan MarshallTHANKS, YOU UNDERSTOOD WHAT I WAS TRYING TO SAY IN A FEW WORDS BUT TOOK THE TIME TO ELABORATE FURTHER.WE ALL HAVE TO LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER.(I WASN'T OUT TO CAUSE MASS HYSTERIA OR DEMEAN WD 40, I USED THE PRODUCT TOO AND OTHERS THAT WERE REMOVED(HYDRAZINE FOR ONE)AFTER WORKING WITH IT FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS.
Re: Cancer causing agents!!!
by JINKS - 11/30/04 10:37 AM In reply to: Re: Cancer causing agents!!! by zedeluminating,I hope everyone takes the time to read this and come to thier own conclusion.When i became a member of the JH&SC WD 40 was not in use, the reason was because it contained carcinogens there was no reason to question it.Again my aplogies to all(should have looked for my brain and dipped my tongue into it before i opened my mouth.)
Re: WD 40 BECAREFULL
by ALAmar - 11/29/04 12:55 PM In reply to: Re: WD 40 BECAREFULL by JINKSJINKS
Can you be more specific about the dangers of WD40? It is a product I like and use often, but I'd like to know more about it, if indeed it is harmful.
Thanks,
A L Amar
Re: WD 40 BECAREFULL
by JINKS - 11/30/04 10:48 AM In reply to: Re: WD 40 BECAREFULL by ALAmarALAmar i just posted a reply to zed's response dated on the 27th.please read it and follow His link to the msds sheet on wd 40.
Re: Trivia. . .
by yneal - 11/26/04 3:31 AM In reply to: Trivia. . . by CoryphaeusThe full name is Water Dispersant 40
Re: Trivia. . .
by SRenn - 11/26/04 8:36 AM In reply to: Trivia. . . by CoryphaeusWD stands for water displacement
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