Ok, thanks,
I think I will just put some type of simple cross-flow fan in my workspace.
dont like the smell of rosin anyhow.
:0
thanks for the info.
Ryan


----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Eddy <ceddy@NB.NET>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 1999 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: OT: health risk from lead in solder?


>Ryan;
>
>I acquired the MSDS data sheets on two solders, the organic and the no
>clean.  In both cases, the datasheets stated that the fumes are known to
>cause occasional respiratory and eye irritation, which I have observed
>in our shop.  It also mentioned
 that unless the solder is ingested,
>which is unlikey, lead poisoning is not a risk.  Keep in mind, though,
>that the new pastes used in SMT can easily be spread on the hands and
>elsewhere.  I tend to be more careful with the paste for that reason.
>
>Chris Eddy, PE
>Pioneer Microsystems, Inc.
>
>ryan pogge wrote:
>
>> hi,
>>   I was just wondering if anyone knows about health
>>  risks asosiated with solder.  I.E. lead poisning ect.
>> just curious.
>> Ryan