ANST - Warning for Chainmail crafters

[Otter Morryn]

This also should be noted by any who are working hot metal, and welding pieces.
Zinc fumes are released in heat and can cause the same poisoning.  Having
experienced it, it is very unpleasant when you are getting the zinc so
directly.  Made me fairly sick in a few minutes.  The biggest tell-tail sign
that you have a piece of galvanized metal is that it will film up with a
yellowish powdery looking substance that doesn't wipe off.  Don't use this as a
test.  I know there is a safer way, but I can't remember it and can't find my
notes.  When I do, I will pass the information.
Your in service >>> Otter

Clarence & Lynn Bell wrote:

> Hi to all of you who make chainmail,
> A warning just came out in the Orchid jewelers list about the dangers of
> working with galvanized metals, in particular, galvanized steel wire.  It
> seems that the zinc used to galvanize the wire is easily absorbed through
> the pores of the skin as is  dissolves form the acids in perspiration.  If
> you work with the galvanized wire rings for an extended period, you are at
> risk to develop a type of heavy metal poisoning from the zinc that causes
> fever, light-headedness, and other flu-like symtoms.

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