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From: jack@cs.glasgow.ac.uk (Jack Campin)
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Subject: Re: toner hazards
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Date: 28 Jun 89 15:05:06 GMT
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<          A copier tech once told me that the toner could be absorbed into
< the body through the skin (!?) afterwhich it would collect in the kidneys
< and cause "permanent" damage (e.g. clog them up).

Less exotically: I get dermatitis on my fingers from handling hot output from
photocopiers and, to a lesser extent, from laser printers.  I think this is a
fairly common problem.  Does anyone know if barrier creams can prevent this?
If so, what kind (generic description rather than brand name, please)?
I don't want to use rubber gloves unless there's really no alternative and
I'm getting bored with having my fingers covered with tape and betamethasone.

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Jack Campin  *  Computing Science Department, Glasgow University, 17 Lilybank
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