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| MEK is still available in most states, though you may have to buy a
| gallon can of it. Check the paint dept of Home Depot, etc. I would
| suggest plenty of ventilation, although we didn't pay much attention to
| it then.
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| MEK = methyl-ethyl ketone
I believe it's toxicity is known:-
"Methyl ethyl ketone is used as a solvent. Acute (short-term) inhalation
exposure to methyl ethyl ketone in humans results in irritation to the eyes,
nose, and throat. Limited information is available on the chronic
(long-term) effects of methyl ethyl ketone in humans. Chronic inhalation
studies in animals have reported slight neurological, liver, kidney, and
respiratory effects. No information is available on the developmental,
reproductive, or carcinogenic effects of methyl ethyl ketone in humans.
Developmental effects, including decreased fetal weight and fetal
malformations, have been reported in mice and rats exposed to methyl ethyl
ketone via inhalation and ingestion. EPA has classified methyl ethyl ketone
as a Group D, not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity."
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