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| domenica Nov 20, 2007 12:37:15 | soft strip Hi, I'm shopping for a non-toxic, solvent free stripper which can be used indoors without much ventilation. Many advertise themselves as "safe" strippers, but their ingredients read many solvents such as adipate, nmp, etc. Not as toxic as traditional solvents used in older strippers but still toxic to respiratory tracts, liver, eyes, etc. How does soft strip compare? What are it's main ingredients? how safe is it if it needs to be used in a well ventilated place as stated on the product? I enjoy stripping old trimwork but i cannot use ANY solvent or toxic based product because of health problems. I really appreciate your honesty.Thanks, domenica |
| Mark Nov 21, 2007 08:11:10 | RE: soft strip Let's not confuse toxicity with general safety practices. It is important when using all chemical paint stripper to work in a well ventilated area. The same would be true if you were using vinegar to strip paint. "PROLONGED INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. WILL CAUSE EYE IRRITATION " - Heinz Vinegar Circa 1850 Soft Strip does not contain any dimethyl esters (adipate) or N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP). However, it may cause skin or eye irritation if contact occurs, and respiratory irritation if used in close quarters with inadequate ventilation. |
| domenica Nov 21, 2007 12:37:05 | RE: soft strip Thanks mark for your quick reply. I do realize that most strippers will contain chemicals some more toxic than others. Having used traditional paint strippers and "safe" strippers in a safe fashion, proper clothing, gloves, proper ventilation , etc. they still caused repiratory problems. I'm working in a closed environment and would like to compare ingredients to other "safe" strippers to see if it's worth trying soft strip. Are your ingredients available for comparison? thanks, domenica |
| domenica Nov 21, 2007 12:37:22 | RE: soft strip Thanks mark for your quick reply. I do realize that most strippers will contain chemicals some more toxic than others. Having used traditional paint strippers and "safe" strippers in a safe fashion, proper clothing, gloves, proper ventilation , etc. they still caused repiratory problems. I'm working in a closed environment and would like to compare ingredients to other "safe" strippers to see if it's worth trying soft strip. Are your ingredients available for comparison? thanks, domenica |
| Neil Nov 21, 2007 21:22:38 | RE: soft strip hi domenica. are you chemist? |
| domenica Nov 22, 2007 11:54:49 | RE: soft strip Hi Neil, Chemist? Gosh no. I'm only a long time customer of your products who starting to care a little bit more about my health and the environment around me. Your formula must be top secret, because all the other makers of strippers such as 3M, Homestrip, Peel Away, were willing to share with me their ingredients and safety tests in order to help me make a decision on a product not to try to recreate your product. Besides, I only want to know the potential harmful ingredients. Anyways, I hope you can help me, thanks, Domenica. |
| Domenica Nov 28, 2007 10:09:17 | RE: soft strip Hi Neil, Mark, Does no response mean you cannot tell me about potential toxic chemicals? Is there anyone on this forum who can help in finding out what the chemical ingredients in Soft Strip are? Thanks, Domenica |
| Andrew Jul 04, 2008 23:03:05 | RE: soft strip Hi Guys I have tagged onto this set of posts only because it comes closest to what I want to know. I was using Soft Strip and did not realize that I had a hole in my glove and found out when I could feel a burning sensation on my little finger. I quickly removed the glove and washed my hands and finger under cold water for about 15 minutes. The skin on my little finger from below the nail and to the first nuckle has turned white. It is no longer painful and I do have feeling in it. However, you say there is no Methylene Chloride or Toxic chemicals, but what has caused this and what is the prognosis for my finger? Normally if you get a first or second degree chemical burn you should tell the doctors what chemical it was. Any ideas? Please email me as well. Cheers Andrew |
| Neil Jul 05, 2008 23:40:22 | RE: soft strip Rest easy Andrew. You have done yourself absolutely no harm. There is some peroxide is the product that turned your finger white. |