Safety concerns associated with various forms of silica can be disconcerting but our Silica 60A is different.
Carbon Chemistry's Silica is Safer
In industrial processes, especially cannabis labs, silica holds a significant position due to its diverse applications. Yet, safety concerns associated with various forms of silica can be disconcerting. Today, we aim to share with you how Carbon Chemistry’s Silica 60A – an amorphous silica gel that may be safer than many perceive.
Always Use Caution When Using Powdered Media
When we think about occupational safety, inhalation of crystalline silica dust is known to cause severe respiratory diseases, such as silicosis. Therefore, regulatory organizations like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have detailed guidelines on safe exposure to crystalline silica (refer to the CDC NIOSH pocket guide for more details).
How Carbon Chemistry's Silica 60A Differs
Carbon Chemistry’s Silica 60A manifests different characteristics that suggest a safer occupational handling and use due to the use of amorphous silica.
Let’s discuss the key elements making Silica 60A worth considering:
- Amorphous Form (having no specific shape; formless): Differing from crystalline silica, Silica 60A, being an amorphous silica gel, inherently aligns towards safer occupational handling and usage. Which makes our Silica 60A safer.
- Dust Concentration and Airflow: The perceived hazard associated with fine particle inhalation is directly linked to the dust-to-air ratio. Many processors exhibit a minuscule amount of dust relative to air, which substantially curbs the potential hazard.
- Understanding Pre-Existing Hazards: In extraction labs, a type of fine particulate dust, kief, already exists as it naturally comes off from cannabis biomass. So, the dust created by powdered adsorbents like bentonite clays and silicates is not a new hazard but can be addressed to create more safety around the process.
- Precautionary Measures: Despite the relative safety implied by low dust-to-air concentrations, Carbon Chemistry recommends the use of N95 masks. N95 masks should always be used when handling substances that can be hazardous. These masks serve as protective shields for the lungs against fine particulates, inclusive of kief.
Learn More About Silica: Silica Safety Data Sheet
Moreover, a comprehensive Safety Data Sheet for Silica 60A is available to users, outlining safe handling, storage, and measures to take in case of accidental exposure. We also provide Safety Data sheets for all our products on their individual product pages.
So, as we’ve shaped a clearer lens to view Silica 60A from Carbon Chemistry, we can see it blends adequate performance with safety consciousness. Prioritizing clear communication and diligent safety measures makes way for a healthier and more productive workplace. A worthy choice, indeed.