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by Demi_morgana 23 May 2005, o 21:00
I hope this is the right place to ask...
today I've bought liquid retarder and I have questions about this:
1.how much I should add it to my paint? I use GW paint - do You think one
teaspoon per pot (12ml) is ok / too much?
2.is retarder toxic? I have no idea what is this made of, but I have habit of licking brushes instead washing them in water...
thx for help
Lai
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by Lai 23 May 2005, o 21:10
the one i use recommends a 10% up to 20% mix and from the smell i can say that maybe it isn't toxic, but for sure is not an elixir
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by Demi_morgana 23 May 2005, o 21:17
thank You for the help;
on the bottle I bought there is only name of product and producen - no instruction
ToMaZ
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by ToMaZ 23 May 2005, o 22:38
I don't think that retarder has some sort of toxin in it. I use a retarder and brushlick too, and I still function fine (I think
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by Skrit 24 May 2005, o 00:42
Hmmn...Brush licking!
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by endrem 24 May 2005, o 09:20
I think it also depends on what brand is it. I have a bottle Golden Flow Improver and a bottle of Golden Retarder and on one of them there is the toxic sign. Can't tell at the moment 100% which one, I'll check it at home. Anyhow, The Flow Improver has a veeery bad taste, I really have to concentrate not to lick my brushes when using it
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by endrem 27 May 2005, o 10:14
Checked it: According to the label the Flow Improver is toxic, the retarder isn't. At least it saysthere is no known health hazards, but most chemicals are not fully tested for chronic toxicity.
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by Demi_morgana 27 May 2005, o 10:49
great news!
thank You endrem - now I can lick my brushes with no fear...
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by endrem 27 May 2005, o 11:17
You are welcome.
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by Demi_morgana 27 May 2005, o 12:27
You were right - this stuff has awful taste...
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