one pack poly

[Zed]

Is a one pack clear poly ok for a gloss finish on a bowl ? Ok... i know the answer is "yes" as far as looks goes but can I use it for a fruit bowl or would there be any health issues associated ???

(I've got a small can of wattyl clear one pack poly gloss on a jarrah burl bowl).

[q9]

Is ok. Poly inert once cured.

[behindblueeyes]

Would prefer a water based clear like an aqualac.

[Biohazard]

so is poly ok for chopping boards?

[q9]

I don't see a problem. It is only nasty while in the liquid state, once it cures it becomes inert, and is non toxic. The danger is really in applying it.

http://www.polyurethane.org/
http://www.sspc.org/links/safety.html
http://www.msdssolutions.com/
http://www.ilpi.com/msds/index.html
http://msds.ehs.cornell.edu/msdssrch.asp
http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/#MSDS
http://hazard.com/msds/index.php

[Shane Watson]

If your going to be using the chopping board regularly, just the leave the thing natural. Do a search in this board as this aubject has been talked about many times.
While the poly is supposedly fine once cured its still not a nice thought that small fragments might end up in the cooking. :eek:
Mind you I like Jamie Oliver's idea of using the whole timber bench top as a chopping board!