radioactive stuff, again

[P3D Bob Wier <wier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Awhile ago we were talking about radioactive lens elements, and I
stated that I thought at this point that the burner mantles for
gas based lights (lanterns, etc) no longer had radioactive thread
in them. 

I stand corrected. 

I was out to where I store the spare mantles today, and it says:

    WARNING

"In normal usage, them mantles are quite safe, but
they contain and emit small amounts of naturally
radioactive materials whether lit or unlit. Hence:

-Avoid carrying mantles close to the body,
whether in packages or not, for extended
periods or handling mantles more than
necessary. Wash hands after handling.

-Avoid breathing vapors or ash from mantle.

-Avoid skin contact with ash and dispose of
carefully in garbage.

-Wash hands after handling ash.

...other warnings

WARNING: This product contains a chemical
known to the state of California to cause
cancer."

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So I guess my mantle sniffing days are
over :-)

--B.W.

   ====== wier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ======
    5:39 PM Tuesday, June 11, 1996
   keeper of the Photo-3d, Motorola
 MC68HC11, Overland-Trails, LDS State
Research Outline Guides and other stuff
     (currently in Ouray, Colorado)
 



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