Re: [ATM] composite mirrors and epoxy handling hazards

[Ken Hunter <atm_ken_hunter@yahoo.com>]

Hi Peter...

I sent you a High Voltage power supply a few years ago
for an experiment on "Repelling dust" from your
mirrors on the moon. Did you ever get that experiment
done in Bob Romeo's vacuum chamber and if so, how'd it
work?

Ken Hunter


--- Peter C Chen <peterchenmd@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi All:
> 
>            I am sorry to learn of Ms Ellen
> Mackenzie's unfortunate
> experience with handling epoxy.  In my presentation
> I emphasized  that
> safety precautions, such as observing proper
> procedures, using protective
> gear,  and reading the MSDS (material safety data
> sheet) be taken seriously.
> Epoxies are not inherently more dangerous or toxic
> than many household
> chemcials such as Lysol, paint thinner, bleach, nail
> polish, etc.  IMHO, all
> chemcials should be treated with respect.  Likewise
> for power tools.
> 
>            A good reference for proper and safe
> handling of epoxies can be
> found at  http://www.psfc.mit.edu/esh/epoxy.html.
> 
>             Should Ms Mackenzie or others wish to
> explore the fascinating
> realm of graphite epoxy mirror making, I would
> suggest lookig into MGS
> epoxy.  People who are experienced in the trade and
> whose opinion I trust
> recommend it
> highly as a system that is both easy to use and
> physiologically friendly
> (i.e. non allergy causing).  I have not tried it
> myself, though.
> 
>             Clear skies.
> 
> P.C. Chen
> 
> 
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