I'm not irritated nor did I suggest you, Don, misinformed anyone. But there's been a LOT of Henny-Pennying of CA from others who didn't have ALL the facts. In another thread, I posted a couple of links and complete MSDS sheets on our glues. A "safety Sheet" is NOT the true complete story of any checmical or compound, only the MSDS is. I know from where I talk, my wife is an EH&S Manager for a large chemical company.

CA is not even on the DHEC Haz Mat list.

All that being said, certain precautions SHOULD be used when using CA. Proper ventilation and skin protection is necessary, and a respirator should be worn by those who may be allergic. The fumes can certainly be an irritant.

Now, if you want another scare, look up "Zip Kicker" and Monokote Trim Solvent. That can be some nasty stuff.

Dr.1


Okay DR,, No problem here.

I do dearly love the hobby (started RC in early 60s, rubber band before that) and don't know why it took so long to return. I guess it was family pressures while younger. I started my layover in the mid 80s then returned about a year and half back. I guess the use of CA really took hold while I was gone from the hobby because I don't recall any of my acquaintances ever mentioning it.

I just wish that suppliers would attempt to "scare" us a little more (:-).