I heard it can cause something called siliconosis. I'm worried because i bought a vial to play around with and don't want to threaten my lungs.
2007-03-12 16:10:11 · 4 answers · asked by Leonid R 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It's in dispute. Check this excerpt:
Crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis but synthetic amorphous silica, which is what silica gel is, does not cause silicosis.
Also, check this PDF file, if you can open it with Acrobat Reader. Manufacturers of aerogel say it's at least as safe as working with other materials commonly found in construction. Use of dust masks is recommended if you cut or abrade or saw the material, always a good idea with anything like wood, masonry, plaster, etc.
2007-03-12 16:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand that when you add distilled water to aerogel it breaks down yet aerogel insulation repels water. what is it that's added to the product to make this happen?
2014-12-04 23:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Tony 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you buy it from unitednuclear.com? Anywho it is a possiblity, but it is fairly slight from what I know.
2007-03-12 16:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by brian_holinsworth1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can find the MSDS on htpp://www.buy-aerogels.eu in "downloads"
you'll find many informations
bye
2014-01-08 21:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Arnal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋