Health Concerns For Products Used In Reborning Below are some of the common products used in the art of reborning. I've included a small quoted section of each of the articles in red. I would encourage everyone to take the time to click on the links and familiarize themselves with the possible side effects of using these products. Unsure about a product? Request the Material Safety Data Sheet.

HEALTH HAZARDS OF SOLVENTS http://www.uic.edu/sph/glakes/harts1/HARTS_library/solventhazards.txt "High concentrations of most solvents can cause narcosis (dizziness, nausea, fatigue, loss of coordination, coma, and the like). This can increase the chances for mistakes and accidents. As mentioned earlier, long-term exposure to high concentrations of many solvents can cause brain damage. In particular, aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic hydrocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons appear to be implicated. Some solvents - for example,benzene (benzol) and carbon tetrachloride - are so toxic that they shouldn't be used. Other solvents - for example, acetone and ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol)- are reasonably safe." "Acetone is one of the safest solvents (except for its high flammability) and does not seem to have any lasting effects." (Quoted from above article)

LOEW-CORNELL® Odorless Brush Cleaner & Thinner MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET http://www.loew-cornell.com/pdf/MSDS%20388-8%2016.pdf "ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: Causes central nervous system depression. Dermatitis may result from prolonged or repeated exposure. Potential for chemical pneumonitis. Consider: gastric lavage with protected airway, administration of activated charcoal." "REPEATED DOSE TOXICITY: Cardiovascular system: chronic abuse of similar materials has been associated with irregular heart rhythms and cardiac arrest. Central nervous system: repeated exposure affects the nervous system. Kidney: caused kidney effects in male rats which are not considered relevant to humans." (Quoted from above article)

Houston Art Mona Lisa Odorless Thinner MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET http://www.c2f.com/msds/HOU-OdorlessThinner.pdf "INHALAION: HIGH VAPOR/AEROSOL CONCENTRATIONS (GREATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 1000PPM) ARE IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, MAY CAUSE HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, ANESTHESIA, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND OTHER CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS, INCLUDING DEATH." (Quoted from above article)

Winsor & Newton Brush Cleaner and Restorer Non-Toxic, Low Vapor, Conforms to ASTM D-4236

Winsor Newton Hand and Brush Cleaner SAFETY DATA SHEET http://www.winsornewton.com/assets/HealthandSafetyDataSheets/ "Low toxicity. May cause slight irritation on contact with skin and eyes. High concentrations may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Ingestion of large amounts may cause headache, dizziness, diarrhea and general weakness." (Quoted from above article)

Goof Off MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/safety/MSDS/GOOFOFF.htm "CHRONIC:ASPIRATION OF MATERIAL INTO LUNGS CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE FATAL. REPORTS HAVE ASSOCIATED REPEATED AND PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS WITH PERMANENT BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE." (Quoted from above article)

The Green Choice

Genesis Thinning Medium Non-Toxic, Odorless, Conforms to ASTM D-4236

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