DE Dangers?

[vinouspleasure]

Hi,

How careful do I need to be when handling DE? Gloves? Mask for nose? Goggles? None of the above?

thanks,
jd

[tundraSQ]

none of the above...

[cleancloths]

Not exactly true, you really want to be careful not to breath in the dust -- it is really bad for the lungs. When the stuff is wet there are no concerns, but the dry dust is bad.

[vinouspleasure]

any precautions to take or just hold my breath around it?

[MaryLee]

any precautions to take or just hold my breath around it?

Actually, this is just what I do...

[tundraSQ]

wow I just read up on this a little...my pool guy told me it was completely safe and not to worry. It does contain silica ...so yes it is a dust hazard.