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Hmmm...those findings don't look very threatening. I work in the chemical industry and have to read MSDS's all the time. Some of them can be very scary to read. However, you have to try and keep perspective - particularly in regards to exposure levels and and exposure durations. Search on the net and download the MSDS for sodium chloride to see what I mean (or sand for that matter - yes, I said sand as in at the beach. We use it on top of our chromatography columns to avoid disturbing the silica gel surface when pouring our eluent). You'll never look at your salt shaker the same way again (or take going to the beach as lightly either). Again, it's about keeping perspective. It would appear that those who would be at greatest risk (a small risk apparently) are those who would be working regularly with the exposed material over an 8 or so hour day. I built my own bass traps and used a mask and gloves only to avoid irritation. I'm more worried about the diesel exhaust I huff everyday on the freeway on the way to work (and back).
Oh, and for my fellow asthma sufferer - I've had my traps hanging for some time now and haven't noticed any exacerbation in my symptoms.
YMMV and I suggest you only take the risks you are comfortable taking. Personally, I'm more upset when I have to walk past that the a-hole smoking 2 feet from the door thinking he's doing me a favor by smoking outside. Thanks for the confirmed carcinogens and the guaranteed asthma attack jackass....
Best Regards,
Mike.
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