<html> <head> <title></title> <style type="text/css"> body { font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; color: black; background-color: white; } </style> </head> <body> <blockquote style="margin-right: 20px"> <div>It appears that teflon in a piano can be a problem if the piano is heated to a temperature of about 500 degrees Farenheit.  </div> <div> </div> <div><a href="http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/stories/2006/02/23/1576391.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/stories/2006/02/23/1576391.htm</a></div> <div> </div> <div>Best be careful!</div> <div> </div> <div>Floyd Gadd</div> <div>Manitoba Chapter</div> <div><strong> </strong></div> <div><strong>Quote:</strong></div> <div><font style="background-color: rgb(240,237,237)"><em>Hi there: Wondering if there is an offical position by the PTG wether the use of teflon as lubricant in piano actions is considered a safe substance A local technician has recently made claims to the contrary and warned other members of the local PTG to use Teflon. Thank you very much Norbert Marten </em></font></div> </blockquote> </body> </html>