Re: [pct-l] Skin reactions to coolmax?

[ROYROBIN@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/28/99 1:45:45 PM EST, robertb@transmeta.com writes:

<< he said that i had gotten a reaction to a compound in
 the rubber called (i don't know how to spell it) "keylates". >>

Chelates, pronounced "keylates" are metallic compounds which could, I suppose,
produce an allergic reaction with prolonged exposure.  Even your best hiking
buddy can get annoying with prolonged exposure!  
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