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by Athrael on May 28th, 2009
"They are considered non-toxic for "normal uses", meaning writing on posters, soccer balls, and such. However, they are not meant for use on skin or fingernails.[6] It might take over an ounce of ink from a Sharpie to cause a lethal reaction, and if a Sharpie is used on the skin it generally won't cause an immediate or obvious health effect. However, according to the manufacturer's safety data sheets (MSDS), various Sharpies contain: n-propanol,[citation needed] n-butanol,[7][8][9] diacetone alcohol,[10], and cresol.[11][12] The first of these, n-propanol, is commonly used in cosmetics. The other three, however, are industrial solvents, chemicals that should not be sniffed, eaten, or put on the skin. As solvents they penetrate the skin and fingernails, and do enter the bloodstream."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpie_(marker)
Suggestion - carry a pad of paper with your sharpie. ;-)
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by tlady1 on May 28th, 2011
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You're reading I jot down things on my hand all the time with Sharpies. Is it possible that any of the toxins from the pen could seep through my skin?
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