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Post by sarahbee on Sept 27, 2016 19:39:17 GMT
I just bought a new EK rotary paper trimmer at HL and noticed that on the back of the package is printed the warning "this product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm."
I've seen the same blurb on some PL and Heidi Swapp products as well. Normally I wouldn't really pay much attention, but as a preggo scrapper, I don't want to unintentionally cause harm to my unborn baby. I'm not planning to put my mouth on the trimmer...if I just wash my hands after I use it, do you think that will take care of any chemical issues?
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Post by papersilly on Sept 27, 2016 20:02:18 GMT
California makes just about everyone put this on their products. The crazy thing is that they don't state what chemical it is.
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Post by sarahbee on Sept 27, 2016 20:56:58 GMT
California makes just about everyone put this on their products. The crazy thing is that they don't state what chemical it is. I was trying to guess what it might be...lead in the metal blade? According to Google, there's a list of 800+ chemicals that result in the warning being placed on the product. I think I'll just go ahead and use it and just make sure not to ingest any trimmer parts! |
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Post by houston249 on Sept 27, 2016 21:00:10 GMT
California does not make anyone put the warning on the packages....per se.
What California did do was tell all the companies that if you do not put it on a product that may cause cancer, even if no one knew it would cause cancer, then your company is liable. So now everyone puts it on the package to protect their company.
The labeling does make one take pause and think about the possibility doesn't it?
Your going to have to judge for yourself. Glue with fumes? May be bad. Elmers school glue? No problem. The rotary cutter? Good for cutting paper. I would not worry about the rotary paper cutter.
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Post by Night Owl on Sept 27, 2016 21:02:11 GMT
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Post by houston249 on Sept 27, 2016 21:02:24 GMT
[quote author=" sarahbee" just make sure not to ingest any trimmer parts! [/quote] Lol thats funny! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 27, 2016 22:09:22 GMT
I've spotted the same warning on many products, which makes it completely ineffective!
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Sept 27, 2016 22:43:53 GMT
The thing is...it desensitizes people. You might one day pick up something with a real risk and not know it/brush it off like you always do because you overlooked it on 999,999 other things because of the CYA nature of it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 0:44:27 GMT
The thing is...it desensitizes people. You might one day pick up something with a real risk and not know it/brush it off like you always do because you overlooked it on 999,999 other things because of the CYA nature of it. It doesn't desensitize me  I think about it a lot w/fumes, paints, etc. |
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Post by oaksong on Sept 28, 2016 1:32:33 GMT
The company should have something called a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS.) You could call them and ask for it.
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Post by janskylar on Sept 28, 2016 3:03:35 GMT
I went to a seminar in California for work last year, and the doors to the hotel conference rooms had the same warning. It was weird.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 28, 2016 4:00:28 GMT
California has super-strict rules for chemical limits and much lower limits on labeling for those types of POSSIBLE carcinogens than other states do.
I work for a nutritional supplement company and we use natural products like ground up herbs and other plant materials... even some of THOSE fail the super-strict California limits for lead, which is crazy.
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Post by skippet on Sept 28, 2016 23:16:07 GMT
You find that warning whenever you enter most any public building in California. Every government building has it posted at the entrance as do grocery stores, drug stores, department stores, restaurants - even the ice cream shop! Actually, I can't remember any store that doesn't have it posted. It is bureaucracy run amok! Pretty stupid to post the warning, but not have to list what it is that might be harmful to you.
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Post by sarahbee on Sept 28, 2016 23:31:14 GMT
Just wanted to pop in and say that I've read and appreciate everyone's input. I haven't used the Toxic Trimmer yet, but I'm feeling less leery of it than I did initially. |
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Post by pastlifepea on Sept 29, 2016 11:30:59 GMT
Having just left California after living there for three years, I concur with previous posters. Apparently every molecule of every element may cause cancer...in the state of California. I also agree that slapping this "warning" on virtually any product or surface is not helpful as people become conditioned to ignore it.
Who knows..maybe California will have the last laugh when everyone in all other states is dead because we didn't have warnings on our Ziploc baggies, shampoo, etc.
Have fun with your new toy!
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Post by papersilly on Sept 29, 2016 17:20:36 GMT
I'd be more concerned about the chemicals in the glues and adhesives and the dyes they use on paper than I'd be about the components in a paper trimmer.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 29, 2016 18:01:29 GMT
I'd be more concerned about the chemicals in the glues and adhesives and the dyes they use on paper than I'd be about the components in a paper trimmer. And anything you apply heat to, especially. *backs away from embossing powders* |
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Post by papersilly on Sept 29, 2016 18:06:23 GMT
I'd be more concerned about the chemicals in the glues and adhesives and the dyes they use on paper than I'd be about the components in a paper trimmer. And anything you apply heat to, especially. *backs away from embossing powders* ooohhh yeah, the heat activated stuff. I forgot about those. thankfully I don't do embossing anymore. if they ever find something wrong with the color mist sprays i'll be in deep trouble because I have dozens and dozens of those bottles laying around. LOL |
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Post by peagia13 on Sept 29, 2016 21:47:53 GMT
California does not make anyone put the warning on the packages....per se. What California did do was tell all the companies that if you do not put it on a product that may cause cancer, even if no one knew it would cause cancer, then your company is liable. So now everyone puts it on the package to protect their company. The labeling does make one take pause and think about the possibility doesn't it?. I pause and think someone in California is an over-reaching spoilsport. |
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Post by jennoconnell on Oct 1, 2016 2:42:37 GMT
Just wanted to pop in and say that I've read and appreciate everyone's input. I haven't used the Toxic Trimmer yet, but I'm feeling less leery of it than I did initially. "Toxic Trimmer" I love that! |
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I think about it a lot w/fumes, paints, etc.
