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WARNING to all California residents

Proposition 65 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986

This allows for residents of California to be notified when items they purchase may include chemicals, create dust, or may be exposed to an atmosphere that may have harmful affects. This proposition pertains to certain items that are known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive issues if exposed to such chemicals above certain levels. The following is a link to see all of the chemicals listed as of July 20th, 2012:

Klingspor's Woodworking Shop works diligently to notify our customers of pending changes in VOC and other local and state regulations to better assist our customers to maintain a safe working environment.

WARNING: This product is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive issues. This warning does not necessarily mean a product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements, but simply that you should be aware of potential issues, according to the State of California that could arise from using them.

Be advised that there are additional warnings for other specific products as well:

Buffing / polishing compounds and certain finishing products
Electrical power cords
A variety of hand & power tools

Buffing & Polishing

Buffing / polishing compounds and finishing products: Any of these products containing progesterone is required to have to following warning notice:

WARNING: this product may contain progesterone, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Please consult a physician prior to using this product. Contact a physician if you have recently been exposed to this product.

Electrical Power Cords

California requires the following notice regarding electrical power cords:

WARNING: The wires of this product are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive issues.

Power Tools

California requires the following notice regarding hand & power tools:

WARNING: Some dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, or other activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive issues. Examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products, and arsenic from chemically treated lumber materials. Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks and dust collection that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Raw Wood

WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/wood-dust

Power Tools and Accessories

WARNING: The metal parts of these products contain Nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/nickel-and-nickel-compounds

Electrical Cords

WARNING: The wires of these products contain Nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/nickel-and-nickel-compounds

Pneumatic Air fittings and Hoses containing Brass (a nickel alloy).

WARNING: The brass parts of these products contain Nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/nickel-and-nickel-compounds

Tools

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Acrylic Pen Blanks

WARNING: Acrylic pen blanks contain Acrylonitrile a chemical used in the production of Acrylic. Acrylonitrile is a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling Acrylic dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. This product is not to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/chemicals/acrylonitrile

Finishing Products and Buffing Compounds

WARNING: Finishing Products and Buffing Compounds contain progesterone, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Use a respirator or other safeguards for personal protection. This product is not to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. Consult with your physician before using this product if you have safety concerns. https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/search/progesterone