What are some of the health and safety concerns with using Sprint's Standard Film Developer? What should you do if you get chemistry on your eyes or skin or ingest the chemistry?

Some of the concerns that come along with using the chemistry are skin irritation, inhalation, eye contact/irritation and ingestion. It may be absorbed through the skin, which might cause sensitization. Breathing the chemical in may cause irritation in the throat, nose, respiratory tract etc…which may cause dizziness, nausea, and headaches. If you get chemistry on your skin, you should wash with soap and water. If the skin is still irritated after rinsing/washing, you should seek further medical attention. If chemistry gets in your eye, rinse with water and remove contacts. If you have ingested the chemistry, drink 3-4 glasses of water but do not try to make yourself puke.

· What are some of the health and safety concerns with using Sprint's Quick Silver Print Developer? What should you do if you get chemistry on your eyes or skin or ingest the chemistry?

This chemistry will cause skin and eye burns, asthma, irritation in the respiratory tract, and sensitization. If you get the chemistry in your eyes, you should rinse your eyes out with running water for at least 15 min and seek immediate medical attention. Make sure that you take out your contacts- the chemistry may have gotten behind them. As for getting the chemistry on your skin, you should wash with soap (if it is available to you) and water for at least 15 min, remove all contaminated clothing/shoes, and seek medical attention. If inhaled, get out of the area in which the chemistry is present (you’ll need fresh air) and seek immediate medical attention. If ingested, drink a few glasses of water but do not induce vomiting, then seek immediate medical attention.

· What are some of the health and safety concerns with using Sprint's Block Stop Bath? What should you do if you get chemistry on your eyes or skin or ingest the chemistry?

Concerns are eye irritation, asthma-like symptoms, and mild skin irritation. It also may be harmful if ingested. If chemistry comes in contact with skin, wash with soap and water for several minutes- not necessary to seek medical attention unless the irritation persists. If the chemistry gets in your eyes, wash/rinse for at least 15 min and seek immediate medical attention. If the chemistry is ingested, drink 3-4 glasses of water, do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention. Vomiting may need to be induced or you may need evacuation.

· What are some of the health and safety concerns with using Sprint's Record Speed Fix? What should you do if you get chemistry on your eyes or skin or ingest the chemistry?

Record Speed Fix may cause sensitization, serious (may be life-threatening) asthma, irritation to the eyes, skin, and throat. If you get the chemistry in your eyes, simply rinse with water for several minutes. Do not seek medical attention unless irritation persists. If the chemistry has made contact with your skin, wash with water and soap for several minutes. If ingested, drink 3-4 glasses of water. If you puke, drink more water and get medical attention.

· What are some of the health and safety concerns with using Sprint's Archive Fix Remover? What should you do if you get chemistry on your eyes or skin or ingest the chemistry?

Concerns are skin sensitization and mild irritation to eyes, skin, and throat. This chemistry may be absorbed through the skin, which may be harmful. It can potentially cause life threatening asthma as well. If the Archive Fix Remover comes in contact with your eye(s) then rinse your eyes with water. If irritation persists you may seek medical attention. If the chemistry has come into contact with your skin, wash with soap and water for several minutes and see a doctor if skin is still irritated. The chemical may have been absorbed into your skin. If it is ingested, drink 3-4 glasses of water. Do not make yourself vomit. If you do, however, drink more water then see a doctor.

· Where are the material safety data sheets located in our darkroom?

They are located in the little room you go through before entering the dark room.

· Is it ok for me to post your name on the class blog if I post your answers to these questions?

Yes, it’s fine with me.

Also! I've found this site with helpful information about cleanliness in the darkroom. We've gone over safety issues and whatnot, but I thought this was interesting.