Station Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Just thought I'd post this up, something simple like brake cleaner nearly killed a man! http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm Certainly made me think about being a bit more careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Seizures, chest pain, no urine, then dark urine, constipation, chlorine taste/smell... and it took him nine days to visit the emergency room? (I wonder if he had no insurance?) Scary article. I know I have been very lax with chemical safety in the past - just shows how little it takes to mess you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotford00 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Holy shit that makes for some scary reading, I'm in the process of making a number of tanks for short circuit racers,I think that I will take note of what I use to clean the tanks as i prep them for welding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Christ, I've been using loads of brake cleaner over the last few weeks. Lucky I haven't been using it when welding eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 That looks like a US article - since when have the EU allowed chlorine in a brake cleaner? That would make it a CFC!!!FFS! Especially if he's been using an acetylene torch, if it's current EU brake cleaner it'll burst into flames!!! Look out for your eyebrows!If it's that much of a problem, wear a fly mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 In actual fact, in college today we were told of the dangers that could arise if you weld over certain substances.Its nasty, theres a whole lot of risks if you dont prepare yourself.But 9 days? Id have gone right away....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Was thinking about the 'level of urgency'. I certainly wouldn't have waited that long, and I've never had to visit the doctor or hospital over anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUNO Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have not used brake cleaner for years, but something did the same to me a while ago, I trotted of to the doc pronto, he sent me straight to hospital where I stayed while they got everything going again. all's well now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hey Station, Is that my cock in your Avater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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