If You Weld, Read This

[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

A little known killer is a chemical vapor called phosgene, than can be produced during welding. Please read the story on this link: http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/com...n-Magazine

[Hillane [Veteran Member]]

Thanks for the post Res!!! Good info to know!!

[Yazoojeeper [Veteran Member]]

Man I wish I could of read that 20 years ago. After several years of welding, and using such chemicals, I think I now know a little more about my lung and breathing troubles. And to think, I've never even thought about such, untill you posted that article. Thanks Res.

[601cherokee [Veteran Member]]

Man, talk about bad luck...just happened to substitute the wrong solvent and damaged for life. That sucks. Thanks for posting, Mark. Good info.

[Duece Daddy [Veteran Member]]

If that doesn't scare you, nothing will

[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

Phosgene is a chemical weapon. It was used during WWI.

[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

Phosgene is a chemical weapon. It was used during WWI.

And how do you know this?

[nickjc13 [Veteran Member]]

wow thats good to know, my dad loves brake cleaner

[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

In tis case, there was a small puddle in a rust crater, but I am sure that a seam could retain fluid just as well.

Just stick to grinding or wire wheeling, eh?

[WiLieR [Veteran Member]]

In tis case, there was a small puddle in a rust crater, but I am sure that a seam could retain fluid just as well.

Just stick to grinding or wire wheeling, eh?

I know that grinding doesn't reach the temps that welding does, but that metal is still red hot at the grinding point. It could possibly be a high enough temperature to cause the same chemical reaction as welding. It is a chance I wouldn't want to take.