DIY Craft Club - Article about Safety Equipment for Alcohol Marker Use

Are you like me, having used alcohol markers not knowing their toxicity potential-- and later developing sneezing and/or irritation in your nose/throat? There is a connection.

This DIY Craft Club article provides information on how to prevent continued exposure to the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) generated as the alcohol in alcohol markers begin to evaporate and make VOCs. That's why using these kinds of markers should be done in well-ventilated areas. Otherwise, wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) comprised of a respirator and gloves is very important. This is especially true if you use alcohol markers over the long-term as well as for other types of art/craft work, cleaning, and even industrial purposes.

To read more, here is the article link:

Alcohol Ink Use - with your Safety in Mind

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