Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 21:58:33 -0800 From: Steve Hinkson <sphinkson@worldnet.att.net> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg245$foo@default> Subject: Silica and sand
"Home Depot no longer carries the stuff, as it causes cancer!"
Susan, and others interested: Yes, the silica in sand is not only
carcinogenic, but it's also able to cause mechanical lung dysfunction
too. Susan, you don't need to ask the CP newsgroup about play-sand,
there's a federally mandated hazard warning on every bag. It's only the
free dust that poses any threat. Many bags of "play sand" have been
pre-washed (hence, the "pre washed play sand" label. *grin*) The
warning's still on the bag, because the manufacturer wants to limit
liability on the quality of the washing, and the fact that more free
silica could have chipped off the sand in transport.
Sand isn't dangerous at all, if wet, as in a potted plant. Sand isn't
dangerous at all, if periodically washed of the dust. But, Sand,
particularly manufactured sand, is very dangerous if handled carelessly
before washing.
Likely, Home Depot couldn't get the white sand prewashed, and so the
employees should wear masks when handling it, and it wasn't all that
profitable to begin with. Steve -- "You can easily judge the character
of a person by how he treats those who can do nothing for him or to
him." Malcolm Forbes Drop by and see me at :
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