[alt-photo] Re: scanning negatives (negative carrier)

[clay at clayharmon.com]

I have a heavy duty exhaust fan system in my work area. I also keep the bottles tightly capped when it is not being used. Thanks for the information - that is good to know.
On Jan 9, 2012, at 4:51 PM, G Schmitz wrote:

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> According to the MSDS (at Freestyle) Kami is 4% n-hexane.  Use it in a well ventilated area.  Hexane, if I'm not mistaken, is a neurotoxin.
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> --greg
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> On 1/9/12 12:28 PM, clay at clayharmon.com wrote:
>> I use the Kami solution for mounting negatives on my drum scanner, and it is very easy to use. It is in a very volatile base, so cleanup amounts to taking the mylar off the drum and letting the negatives ‘dry’ off in just a few seconds. I’m guessing it made of some sort of naptha-like solution.  I have not noticed any preservation issues with the Kami fluid, but I only have about three year’s worth of experience.
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>> Clay
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