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Subject: Speaking of potential toxins . . . Nautical Charts?
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:11:42 -0500 (CDT)
From: Linda R Zellmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Hello,
The recent discussion on potential toxins on fumigated maps brought to mind the Material Handling Data Sheet (MSDS for short), which I received many years ago about nautical charts. You can see a digital version at:
http://www2.itap.purdue.edu/msds/docs/6700.pdf
Apparently, the nautical charts are (were?) printed with ink that contains formaldehyde. Thus, there are some potential concerns for people who handle them. I am not sure if this is still the case. However, it should influence disposal decisions (no recycling).
At the time, the charts were printed by the Defense Mapping Agency. Linda Zellmer
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