Re: Alkalizing Drink...
'Tis a bit interesting. I spent over 30 years in construction work and handled concrete (Cement is a compontent). I know from first hand experience that if you get it on your hands, the hands will immediately be rough as sandpaper and will soon bleed if you do not add some oils to the skin for a couple of weeks. I know one person that got some in his boots and did not immediately stop and clean it out and wash his leg. 2 hours later he finally did, but by then the skin was worn off and the spot got infected. Terrible scar left. I doubt seriously it was the silica that was the problem. I do believe it is added to some hand creams for its smoothness.
If interested I found this site:
http://www1.boc.com/uk/sds/industrial/lime_cake.pdf
The following was excerpted from that site.
3 Calcium Hydroxide (Lime Cake).
Spillage:
If spilt, absorb with sand or similar. Wear splash-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves, coveralls and rubber
boots. Collect and place in sealable containers for disposal. Caution: Spill site may be slippery.
Handling:
Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit
eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas (eg. if container is damaged).
Storage:
Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, acids and foodstuffs. Ensure containers
are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.
Ventilation:
Do not inhale vapours. Use in well ventilated areas. In poorly ventilated areas, mechanical extraction
ventilation is recommended.
Exposure Standards:
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (1305-62-0) WEL – LTEL 5mg/m3 (EH40/2005)
PPE:
Wear coveralls, splash-proof goggles and PVC or rubber gloves. When using large quantities or where heavy
contamination is likely, wear a PVC apron, a faceshield and rubber boots.
I think I will leave the ingestion to others.
Corey