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click:
http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cach...s+carnauba+wax+toxic&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
According to this MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), Carnauba wax IS toxic. (See section 3 )
This did surprise me somewhat, because I believe there are some turners that add a coating of Carnauba to turned items that are intended for food use.
I would assume large quantities of Carnauba ingested by rats are probably the basis for the determination. Regardless, it doesn't look like it would be something woodturners should use on items that come in contact with food.
Comments?
OOC
http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cach...s+carnauba+wax+toxic&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
According to this MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), Carnauba wax IS toxic. (See section 3 )
This did surprise me somewhat, because I believe there are some turners that add a coating of Carnauba to turned items that are intended for food use.
I would assume large quantities of Carnauba ingested by rats are probably the basis for the determination. Regardless, it doesn't look like it would be something woodturners should use on items that come in contact with food.
Comments?
OOC