Submitted by Njon32 t3_123nhnj in mildlyinteresting
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stereoroid t1_jdvc5z5 wrote
Yeah, stainless steel contains hexavalent chromium. From Wikipedia:
> Workers in many occupations are exposed to hexavalent chromium. Problematic exposure is known to occur among workers who handle chromate-containing products and those who grind and/ or weld stainless steel.[6] Workers who are exposed to hexavalent chromium are at increased risk of developing lung cancer, asthma, or damage to the nasal epithelia and skin.[2]
Jizzraq t1_jdvcwus wrote
Didn't know what type of chromium is being used, but chromium is the main alloy indegrient for making stainless steel. Add some Nickel in it, and you get stainless steel perfectly made for welding, and it is no longer ferro-magnetic.
Njon32 OP t1_jdvejn3 wrote
Didn't know about that, and I think that's mildly interesting. I thought most stainless alloys were pretty innocuous. Anyways, a DoAll saw will be doing the cutting for me today.
threebillion6 t1_jdvewcn wrote
I wonder if this applies to chainsaw blade making.
Excalib1rd t1_jdvjxvc wrote
California?
Edit: Thought it was cali cause of their “1/100k (i think) chance to cause cancer” law.
CousinDaeDae t1_jdvkeze wrote
Ok is just handling it problematic, or is the particles generated when cutting it or something?
CalmError t1_jdvm1yl wrote
Hope you don't live in California.
Bottle_Nachos t1_jdvmg5n wrote
comment about california
Waddles113 t1_jdvo6r8 wrote
I think you’re misunderstanding the meaning - the steel was forged between June 21 and July 22…
Red-eleven t1_jdvoxi0 wrote
What about all the stainless steel drink ware?
talon38c t1_jdvqxw0 wrote
In California everything is considered cancerous.
Njon32 OP t1_jdw4rfd wrote
Photo taken in at a factory in Illinois.
Njon32 OP t1_jdw4wk0 wrote
Njon32 OP t1_jdw53zq wrote
I'm guessing it's mostly the latter... In which case I should be fine, as the saw uses that milky coolant when cutting.
Njon32 OP t1_jdw57kh wrote
Probably a different alloy like 1810, not 304.
Excalib1rd t1_jdw5qa5 wrote
Ah okay
Njon32 OP t1_jdw623e wrote
"304 stainless steel is used for a variety of household and industrial applications such as food handling and processing equipment, screws,[4] machinery parts, utensils, and exhaust manifolds. 304 stainless steel is also used in the architectural field for exterior accents such as water and fire features. It is also a common coil material for vaporizers."
Huh.
Njon32 OP t1_jdw6zy9 wrote
Oh, yeah, it's probably on there because of the State of Cance- I mean, California.
Welrof t1_jdwizas wrote
Oh god oh fuck
Welrof t1_jdwj314 wrote
That’s right, California…. Only Cali
sadpanda___ t1_jdx7pui wrote
When you put a warning on everything, it loses its meaning…
Torn8Dough t1_jdx84l8 wrote
I heard leaving California is also cancerous. So, just never go there and you’re good.
abx99 t1_jdxaorh wrote
Maybe it's worth wearing a mask either way
template009 t1_jdxlh5c wrote
Cancer warnings cause cancer in mice who can read.
threebillion6 t1_jdxp6y7 wrote
I don't work in our chroming department but I hope they do wear masks.
ArmoredCabbage t1_jdxs7bz wrote
Don't worry I'm a gemini
Remarkable_Title_190 t1_jdxvat8 wrote
ate a carpenter crayon that said this a couple years ago
clemep8 t1_jdy2u9s wrote
Me too! Fuck Cancer!
Don-tFollowAnything t1_jdyyatg wrote
This is the dangerous part.
smartsmort t1_jdzjrtj wrote
Damn hope it gets better soon
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scottdottcom t1_jdvc0l7 wrote
California needs to change their state moto to this...