Re: Diatamaceous earth


Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com
Mon, 05 Apr 1999 12:15:24 -0600


>>As a possible substitute, the fiberglass fabrication people use amorphous
>>silica as a filler and drip preventer in their resins. They also use
other
>>things like powdered walnut shells but that might be hard to wet out in a
>>gelatine mix.

If anyone tries silica, handle it with care and do not breath the dust. It
is dangerous. I was surprised to learn this from reading the health warning
and cautions printed on the bag I bought.

RM



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