Jim Karr wrote:
>
> Geoff,
>
> Go out and buy a StaticMaster brush. It comes in handy! I picked one
> up yesterday and my dust problem has almost gone away. Basically the
> staticMaster brush has Polonium 210 in it, which is a radioactive element
> (Safe for humans since it can not penetrate the epidermis) and it basically
> nuetralizes whatever surface your brush. They are about $17-20 for the 1
> inch brush which is good for 35mm and them about $10 more for the 3 inch
> brush.
>
> Jim Karr
> Karr Photography, LLC
The word "safe" means many things to many people. I would never use
that term in reference to any radioactive isotope. Although it is true
Polonium 210 has minimal penetration, it should not be used without
reasonable caution. Also, make sure to keep it away from children and
pets who might chew on it or inject it. The issue of "safe" disposal of
these and other radioactive isotope products is still in debate.
Art
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