Re: Gum Dichromate print washing

David E. Le Vine (davidlev@omni.voicenet.com)
Tue, 4 Apr 1995 18:31:35 -0500

Michael,

Chromium is a heavy metal and cannot be disposed of in any manner where it
can get into the ground water in excess of 5 parts per million. In other
words, it is toxic and must be disposed of properly.

>I am planning on doing some gum dichromate prints this summer, and
>I was wondering about what I should do with the water used to wash
>the prints. Can it be poured outside on the ground? How about down
>the drain? Or does it need to be more carefully disposed of?
>
>Thanks for your help,
>
>Michael

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