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I found a mention on an old forum post that suggested glutaraldehyde in ink would be harmful to fountain pens. Can someone expand on this topic?

 

I just learned this week (after awful allergy patch testing) that I'm very allergic to glutaraldehyde, and since my reactions have always been on my hands, we're trying to identify what are the sources in my day-to-day use. Since I understand the usual OTS fountain pen ink probably contains some kind of biocide, my question is if it is possible any of my bottled inks have glutaraldehyde.

 

I've written one ink manufacturer to ask if this ingredient is contained in ink, but my question is moot if this is a substance that is typically harmful to fountain pens, and therefore never used in inks.

 

p.s. I'm not out to defame any ink brands or bring anyone to litigation for source of my rashes, just trying to stop the source. I have been informed that this allergy sensitivity is a result of repeated exposure having built up over time, but I don't work with photographic solution or sterilized medical instruments or electron microscopes, so I'm puzzled where I came into contact with it.

 

 

 

 

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I don't know, but hopefully some else does.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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I found a mention on an old forum post that suggested glutaraldehyde in ink would be harmful to fountain pens. Can someone expand on this topic?

 

I just learned this week (after awful allergy patch testing) that I'm very allergic to glutaraldehyde, and since my reactions have always been on my hands, we're trying to identify what are the sources in my day-to-day use. Since I understand the usual OTS fountain pen ink probably contains some kind of biocide, my question is if it is possible any of my bottled inks have glutaraldehyde.

 

I've written one ink manufacturer to ask if this ingredient is contained in ink, but my question is moot if this is a substance that is typically harmful to fountain pens, and therefore never used in inks.

 

p.s. I'm not out to defame any ink brands or bring anyone to litigation for source of my rashes, just trying to stop the source. I have been informed that this allergy sensitivity is a result of repeated exposure having built up over time, but I don't work with photographic solution or sterilized medical instruments or electron microscopes, so I'm puzzled where I came into contact with it.

 

 

 

 

 

You can look around for MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets for the various brands of ink. They would list the chemicals in the ink, There are some on FPN, or at least there are some links.

 

It is used to sterilize medical equipment. I'm not sure if it would harm fountain pens.

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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We used gluteraldehyde to preserve and fix biological specimens for electron microscopy. I'm sure it is toxic. Also smells like the inside of a pumpkin.

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We used gluteraldehyde to preserve and fix biological specimens for electron microscopy. I'm sure it is toxic. Also smells like the inside of a pumpkin.

 

Anything that can "preserve and fix biological specimens" is toxic because it preserves and fixes any tissue it comes in contact with.

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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We used gluteraldehyde to preserve and fix biological specimens for electron microscopy. I'm sure it is toxic. Also smells like the inside of a pumpkin.

Absolutely. It coagulates proteins and demolishes enzyme activity. I saw a histological section of a very well preserved stomach lining. It came from a fellow who committed suicide by drinking formaldehyde.

 

When we used osmium tetroxide, it had to be under a hood so we didn't preserve the corneas of our eyes. :yikes:

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Absolutely. It coagulates proteins and demolishes enzyme activity. I saw a histological section of a very well preserved stomach lining. It came from a fellow who committed suicide by drinking formaldehyde.

 

When we used osmium tetroxide, it had to be under a hood so we didn't preserve the corneas of our eyes. :yikes:

 

Now that's some toxic stuff. I need to work that into my novel somehow—written with a fountain containing ink without glutaraldehyde, to stay somewhat on topic.

 

The bad guy blinds his victims with osmium tetroxide . . . .

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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WOW, you all did know... and plot with it too.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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