10 Sep
2010
10 Sep
'10
2:57 p.m.
On 10/09/10 19:29, Arno Kletzander wrote:
There is some sort of MSDS buried in the appendix of
the Phaser 340
User's Manual which indicates that the fluid in the maintenance
cartridge is silicone oil (Polydimethylsiloxane, CAS Number:
63148-62-9). Mostly harmless: "Hazards: ... Ingestion: Swallowing
large amounts could cause discomfort. ... No first aid should be
needed."
A while ago, someone related a story to me about the solid ink sticks
for the Phasers. At the time, Tek were making the solid ink blocks from
natural products, and they reckoned that they were completely harmless
if ingested. During a demonstration at a trade show, a high-ranking Tek
executive picks up a solid ink block......
And eats it.
The whole damn thing.
From what I was told, half of the audience looked on in absolute
incredulity, while the other half were contemplating calling an
ambulance for the guy... The story I was told has a happy ending -- the
executive survived with no ill effects.
Does anyone know if there's any truth behind this story?
--
Phil.
classiccmp at philpem.me.uk
http://www.philpem.me.uk/