Yes, very much so! There are three main dangers, dust ingestion, dust inhalation, and heavy metal leaching caused by acidic food or drink. Granite contains Polonium, Lead, Plutonium, Uranium, and Thalium. Other heavy metals like Arsenic, Mercury, Tungsten, Cadiumand Vanadium are also present. The dust ingestion could come from allowing a fabricator to grind or cut inside the home, a common practice on cut outs in fragile stones. Also minute particles, smaller than what we would normally call dust, can flake off some stones. Many consumers complain of a grittty feel to some tops, something that putting a heavy seal coat will reduce but not eliminate. Fabricators are at most risk for dust ingestion but homeowners should not place food, roll dough or use granite as a cutting board. Dust inhalation can come from the same sources as ingested dust. Again fabricators are most at risk but homeowners are not risk free. Heavy metal leaching is by far the worst danger. Granite contains three main sources of both heavy metals and radiation, Potassium 40, Thorium, and Uranium. Keep in mind that all three of these elements are unstable, they do decay constantly into other elements. Thoruim is more of a danger to fabrictors than homeowners, if aerosolized or present in dust form, it can lead to increased risk of cancers of the lungs, pancreas, and blood. (I didn't know that blood can develop cancer til I looked it up!) If ingested, there is an increased risk of liver diseases. Here is a link to a decay chain article, look up the thorium decay chain. I counted 13 Alpha decays and 7 Beta decay, for a total of 20 radioactive particles emitted per atom of Thoruim present. The long half lives don't matter, some are decaying at all times. Note that many of the steps in the decay chain are toxic heavy metals, Polonium, Plutonium (yes, that Plutonium), Uranium, Thallium, and Lead. The rest of the steps are just radioactive! Granite has more poisonous substances in it than any other countertop material, by far. So don't lick the granite! Al
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Calla Lily is toxic to pets and can cause them abdominal pain if they munch any part of the plant.
No my cat eats them and it is fine
Heather plant is not considered toxic to pets. If ingested heather plants and plants in the heather family can cause stomach upset and vomiting.
The zhu zhu pets were originally called go go pets then the name was changed. I think i know why i think it was because the go go pets had a toxic chemical in them and so they didn't want to create any more and people not buying them because of the ones that had a toxic chemical in them so they changed the name to Zhu zhu pets.
It is a harmful chemical that kills pest.
Calla Lily is toxic to pets and can cause them abdominal pain if they munch any part of the plant.
The shrub, Loropetalum is not toxic to pets. The shrub is an ornamental evergreen shrub that produces blooms in a variety of colors.
Uh, yeah!
No my cat eats them and it is fine
Heather plant is not considered toxic to pets. If ingested heather plants and plants in the heather family can cause stomach upset and vomiting.
Be very careful of pool chemicals as they are toxic to all pets. A lot of chemicals are safe once diluted but not everything is safe. www.petinsurance.com
Yes you can find stainless stell cleaners that are non-toxic for pets from any in store or online such as amzon.com, dogster.com, greenliving.nationalgeographic.com and many more.
Poinsettia and Oleander and the seeds of a cardboard palm tree are toxic to mammals.Dumbcane and rubber plants are also toxic.
The zhu zhu pets were originally called go go pets then the name was changed. I think i know why i think it was because the go go pets had a toxic chemical in them and so they didn't want to create any more and people not buying them because of the ones that had a toxic chemical in them so they changed the name to Zhu zhu pets.
Spider mums or any chrysanthemums are toxic and harmful to pets and and small children.
No, says on the box, "Don't Swallow!''
Depending on the brand a silicone spray can, in fact, be toxic to your pets. Some of the sprays, however, are not so it is best to read the warning labels on the can. One may also call the 800 number on the back of the can if they need more information.