is polish dangerous?

From the point of view of an end user, it should not really matter what is in it, what matters is what the hazards are and how to negate them. If you do this, that puts you in the top few percent of detailers - most will never have thought to ask for the MSDS.

As described, CAS numbers are universal. Many chemicals have alternative names which even an expert could struggle to identify, so always go by the CAS.

Abrasives - yes there are risks but these are primarily through inhalation, something that doesn't really present itself when the abrasive is in a liquid polish.

From my point of view, the main hazard from polishes will be skin irritation. Yes, there can be inhalation and ingestion hazards but, assuming you have done your mandatory safety assessments (amazing in the UK how many 'pros' don't actually know these basics...), you will have easily been able to negate these.
 
The abrasives' are probably not always in a liquid medium...their "dusts" (seen and unseen) from polishing can become airborne when a polishing pad is spurred, is just one more example.

But I digress.

Thinking a little more about "inhalation dangers" from use of these products brought to our attention by the OP...

I left out the Clear Coat-paint bring abraded---from the actions of the compounds/polishes/(some waxes)---and becoming airborne; or at least in the pores of the polishing pad---(to become airborne when pad is spurred)

Does this CC-"dust" contain any:
Isocyanates that's used in clear coat manufacturing?
They are powerful irritants to the mucous membranes of the eyes, gastrointestinal, and respiratory tracts.
Asthma and sensitizing are problematic when a person is exposed to them.

PPE is the key!!
Stay safe and healthy.


Bob
 
PPE is the key!!
Stay safe and healthy.


Bob

I think PPE is relative word... I think I have to understand the composition to choose the right PPE (I don't mean the exact composition but at least understanding if there is petroleum derivatives or not or cancerogenous substances)

I mean for example: a normal mask is a totally different thing than a filtered mask! It depends on the substances I'm going to work with...
If I work with alcohol I take the first mask, if I work with benzene I take the filtered mask...
And so the other protective objects... And actions...
 
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