Is this specific product amorphous or crystalline diatomaceous earth? I inhaled a bit of it, chest hurts and can't find ingredient/content details.
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WHAT IT IS: Vi-Olivia DE Powder consists of the powdered fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled, freshwater algae. It comes from an extremely pure, freshwater deposit, is uncalcinated, has a very fine particle size, and contains less than one half of 1% crystalline silica.
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This product is considered to be amorphous but a small percentage may be crystalline. It is never a good idea to inhale powders. If you experience chest discomfort after minimal exposure, I would suggest contacting your physician to discuss the matter. Better safe than sorry. If you continue to use the product, it is wise to avoid breathing the dust. This product is not poisonous and can be safely ingested, but it should not be inhaled.
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Hi,Not sure why your question was forwarded to me. I'm a customer like you. I would suggest to send an email to the seller on Amazon ( product page) . They are very good at responding.
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The bag I received stated that it was freshwater 89-95% amorphous silica my understanding of DE is None of it should be inhaled! I deal with a crystalline DE with my pool filters and always wear a mask , I believe you should do the same with amorphous since it seems the difference is being mined from fresh water versus salt water
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I was curious so I contacted Frontier. Here is their reply: Hi Jill, Thank you for contacting us! The bentonite clay powder we offer is a non-swelling, calcium type of bentonite. Our bentonite powder is for external use only, not intended for internal use. We have a cosmetic license for this product, not a food grade license as we market this product for use in a mask for skin care. If there is anything else we may help you with please don't hesitate to ask! Have a wonderful day! Best Regards, Deb Customer Care Frontier Natural Products Coop However, I tend to agree with Danielle and Anne. The company probably needs to protect themselves...
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Same here! I tried to find the ingredients on the internet but cannot find a list of ingredients for this product.
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Recommend you contact the products manufacturer, D'Andrea Brothers, LLC. The address on the packaging is: www.soldierfuel.com It is unlikely that any of the ingredients are inorganic material.
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It am what it says it am. Raw and unrefined. Straight from the plants. I have major allergies similar to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity so I have to be my own formulary for personal care products. This is for me a primary ingredient in custom formulations that I use for first aid and skin care. Shea butter has worked well as a alternative to Preparation H.
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Clay-like substance?? I don't have the slightest idea what you talking about
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From wikipedia (granted, not the most scientific or reliable source) "The typical chemical composition of oven-dried diatomaceous earth is 80 to 90% silica, with 2 to 4% alumina (attributed mostly to clay minerals) and 0.5 to 2% iron oxide." So yes, a little bit.
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Hi Chaitu04, I am currently using the MSM crystals from gotsulfur.com. It is derived from the byproduct of of the paper making industries - trees. Actually precipitated from DMSO as I understand it. I like the larger crystals and they seem to be a little more potent. It's organic in terms of the way the body uses it and it is quite pure with no contamination. I like the results I am getting. Good luck.
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just wanted to share what i was recently told about this product. my bff was told about it by the owner of a store she was in. the owner was a cancer survivor, who discovered the product after undergoing chemo and losing her lashes. being a cancer patient, she was concerned about the ingredients as well and had the product checked out by MD Anderson. she was told that it doesn't contain any harmful ingredients.
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I totally agree with this person's frustration because if i had known in advance what are the "Other Ingredients" listed on the bottle (that i became aware of only after opening my package), i would definitely not have bought this brand. Here are the "Other Ingredients": Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Vegetable Glycerin. Titanium Dioxide might make their tablets a whiter white, but it's sure not something i wish to ingest every day, and two rather large tablets--not one--is the serving size. Silica is another ingredient i'd rather not ingest daily.
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I was worrying the same thing. So went to there website. The Gas chromatographic (very detailed) and MSDS information it link to the product listing. http://www.planttherapy.com/pdf/oreganogcms.pdf
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While neem oil may be harmless, I have contacted the company to find out what the rest of the ingredients are. After all, if I am concerned about what I use in my garden, I should be entitled to know what is in it. This is the response I got: "The other 30% is inert ingredients. Inert ingredients are classified as confidential by law, so I'm not at liberty to give them out." To me this rings alarm bells! I ended up purchasing pure neem oil. You still dilute it, as you would this product. This way I do not have 30% of undisclosed ingredients to deal with and neem oil is the only active ingredient anyway. The product I chose is Coastal Scents Neem Oil, 16.90 Fluid Ounce, for $13, on Amazon. I like that it is fare trade and not tested on animals.
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I have to agree with the previous posts, although our problem is also bedbugs and I can't vouch for de's effectiveness on roaches. I imagine a powder might be too thick, but I kind of doubt it. Remember to use a protective mask when using diatomaceous earth.
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contains:Nonvolatile components: DimethylEther (115-106) Insobutane (75-28-5), Propane (74-98-6), ECC: Trade Secret Registry Pending) Ref: 43124 Danger: Extremely flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire. Contents under pressure. DO NOT puncture incinerate (burn) container. DO NOTstore at temperaturesover 120 F. Keep away from all sourc of heat. NEVER use in confined areas or areas with little or no air movement.......................HTH
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Bona K The product in question is ch-OSA which is the substance known as Choline , one of the ingredients in BioSil . Google the product; link onto the label for verification . Hope this was helpful. AP
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I'm. Sorry I bought this product so long ago. I know it didn't work for my problem. If they are insects I would buy the diatomaceous earth food grade. It cuts them in half if they walk through it. An it is safe if u breath it. But I wouldn't. I bought baby powder an took out the powder then put the dial.earth in the container. Then spread the. D. E. Where you need to. A little gos a long way. I had to move from where I was living to get rid of whatever it was. Compleat nightmare. Charlotte
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Yes the food grade diatomaceous earth can be used by humans. I don't know the percentage of silica. That would be a better question for the company Natures Wisdom. I have been using for a couple of months.