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Diatomaceous earth... HELP!
    #5996648 - 08/25/06 04:37 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

I had put down some amounts of Diatomaceous earth last week. I kept my head up and kept it away from my body as much as possible and if i thought the wind could blow it at all towards me i would hold my breathe (knowing it was used as a poison) i did not want to inhale it. I dont know if i breathed any in at all or if it even floated that high or towards me but i didnt use a dust mask (i now know i should have). I looked at the contents and it is 85% Silicon Dioxide from Diatomaceous earth, and 10% other silicon (didnt list what). Is there anything i can do at this point or am i just screwed? Any input would be welcome as i am freaking out a little bit right now. Thank you.

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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: satori85]
    #5996679 - 08/25/06 04:44 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

I would like to add that i never saw it close to my face but i dont remember every detail. My lungs have felt strange but thats not to rare because i have asthma and allergies both of which have been bad this summer. I didnt know where else to post and i was maybe exposed to it because of an outdoor thing to do with mushrooms so i posted here (im sorry if its a bother). Again... is there anything i can do? From what i can gather its a wait and see type of things in which if something is bad i have no choice but to live with the outcome.

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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: satori85]
    #5996807 - 08/25/06 05:20 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

First...understand that DE is NOT POISON. It's used as a deterrent, not a poison. It's actually the dead skeleton of microscopic creatures (diatoms), and is in no way poisonous. However, it IS a major carcinogen, as are all fine-particulate (powder) forms of silica. Repeated, long term exposure results in a condition known as "silica lung", and can cause cancer.

You are not in any immediate danger from poisoning.

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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: Mycomyth]
    #5996817 - 08/25/06 05:22 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)


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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: speeddealer]
    #5997136 - 08/25/06 07:04 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

I use it in all of my substrates.

I use it in all of my casings.

I usually do wear a mask,
however...

chill out, you are more than fine.


why don't research what you are doing to yourself
via your shampoo if you want to be worried.


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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: monstermitch]
    #5997216 - 08/25/06 07:41 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

So... i might not get cancer from it any time soon or...? ALl i know is when i read about it i damn near had a heart attack.

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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: satori85]
    #5997236 - 08/25/06 07:48 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

calm down.

you are fine.

you are at a far greater risk in your shower each morning.


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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: Mycomyth]
    #5998821 - 08/26/06 11:33 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

Quote:

Mycomyth said:
First...understand that DE is NOT POISON. It's used as a deterrent, not a poison. It's actually the dead skeleton of microscopic creatures (diatoms), and is in no way poisonous. However, it IS a major carcinogen, as are all fine-particulate (powder) forms of silica. Repeated, long term exposure results in a condition known as "silica lung", and can cause cancer.

You are not in any immediate danger from poisoning.

M




Im not worried about immedite danger but something say 5-10 years from now.

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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: satori85]
    #5998836 - 08/26/06 11:43 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

DE isn't going to hurt you. DE is also great to add to casing material and compost mixes because it holds a huge amount of water. Just add a few tablespoons when you make up casing mix and watch your mushrooms get bigger than before.
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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: satori85]
    #5998937 - 08/26/06 12:37 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

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Im not worried about immedite danger but something say 5-10 years from now.





you might get hit by a truck crossing the street next week too.

when your time comes it comes.


I worked with Asbestos and other nasty airborne crap for over 10 years...

and I don't have lung cancer....yet.


If you worry about things too much your not going to enjoy living!~

relax a little...

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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: Roadkill]
    #5999249 - 08/26/06 03:50 PM (17 years, 6 months ago)

I know I know i shouldnt worry to much. But i worked with this stuff then i saw a warning about it, looked it up and BAM - PARANOIA!

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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: satori85]
    #6024502 - 09/03/06 09:47 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

Can this stuff be used as a buffer? It sounds like it may . . .


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Re: Diatomaceous earth... HELP! [Re: SerratedFrond]
    #6024569 - 09/03/06 10:32 AM (17 years, 6 months ago)

no.

read up on it.

it's not for ph adjustment/buffering.

it's for water retention and pest control and airation...


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