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Xylene is strongly suspected of being a carcinogen, though no definite conclusion appears to have been made on this issue. Err on the side of caution and assume that, in time, xylene will be found to produce cancer. If your business depends on marketing products using this chemical , why not find an alternative in order to protect the consumer from possible harm ?
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∙ 13y agoIf you drink or smell it, i think it can.
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What is marker ink made out of?
The ink of a marker used to be made of toluene and xylene. These substances were found to be quite harmful so now the ink is usually made out of alcohols such as 1-propanol, 1-butanol, diacetone alcohol and cresois.
Who made ink?
Yes, it is, but some ink materials are plant-based.
What is soluble ink?
soluble ink is ink that is soluble
Is hp ink dye or pigment based?
Pigment. Because it moves back and forth turning on and off, dye will blur the pixels.
Is printing ink exspencive?
Inhaled the smell of eco sol ink at printing with roland xj-740 printer what are effects on my body?Please give me a detailed answer.
Can you get cancer if you draw on your hand?
Most ink in ballpoint pens is nontoxic however bottled ink may contain carcinogenic solvents such as xylene. Permanent markers often contain industrial solvents such as n-butanol, cresol and diacetone alcohol which can cause damage to DNA, kidneys, liver and brain tissue if they come in contact with the skin and subsequently enter the bloodstream. So yes through extended contact with xylene based inks you could develop cancer.
Does drawing with a pen to your skin give you skin cancer?
i always heard that pen ink causes cancer but i do not think it has been clinically proven that this is true.
What is marker ink made out of?
The ink of a marker used to be made of toluene and xylene. These substances were found to be quite harmful so now the ink is usually made out of alcohols such as 1-propanol, 1-butanol, diacetone alcohol and cresois.
Can you get cancer from ink poison?
No.
What types of ink are found in a printer ink warehouse?
There are different types of ink to be found in a printer ink warehouse. To name a few, you have: waterproof ink, toners, dye-based ink and pigment-based ink.
What was newspaper ink made out of?
About 80% of newspaper ink is made from plant based inks however the rest is mainly made from petroluem based ink.
How does pen ink cause skin cancer?
i always heard that pen ink causes cancer but i do not think it has been clinically proven that this is true.
Why is water based ink better than oil based ink?
Water-based is usually cheaper than oil-based ink. Initial purchase, waste disposal and clean-up costs are all lower.
How many US newspapers use soy to print?
All newspapers that print with offset presses use soy-based ink. You can't get petroleum-based ink anymore - not just because petroleum-based ink is very nasty stuff, but because soy-based ink is easier to use and looks better on the sheet. Newspapers that print with flexo presses use water-based ink.
How many newspapers use soy to print?
All newspapers that print with offset presses use soy-based ink. You can't get petroleum-based ink anymore - not just because petroleum-based ink is very nasty stuff, but because soy-based ink is easier to use and looks better on the sheet. Newspapers that print with flexo presses use water-based ink.
Does tattoo give us cancer?
Yes, tattoo's can give you cancer because of the high amount of ink you are injecting into you skin. There are many other types of diseases you can get from tattoos such as: AIDS, tetanus, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis. Though you can reduce you chance of getting such diseases by selecting a good tattoo parlor.
Can gel pens give you ink poisoning?
The only way that its possible to get ink poisoning from ANY type of pen is to swallow it, or if it gets inside of an open cut. Scientists who researched this proved that you need to swallow an ounce or more of ink to get ink poisoning. However gel pens use water-based ink, so they are less of a risk and non-toxic.
