Scarring of the Lungs From Si Glass Microspheres

The MSDS says to avoid inhaling but they seem to pass right through
most filters. I'm guessing they scar the lungs with enough exposure.

How dangerous IS this stuff? Is a couple of sneezes worth of MS about
the same as a low tar cigarette?


Bret Cahill

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