Are concrete panels toxic

Answer 1

Not unless you plan on eating them.

They don't give off toxic gasses or anything.

The dust from cutting or grinding them could cause silicosis if the dust was inhaled, but that's about it. The washing process in the manufacture of concrete panels leaves a myriad of heavy metals such as Mercury plus other poisons such as arsenic in residual waste and these contents can cause considerable health hazards if they are carelessly disposed of. The process of manufacturing cement has added to air poluution and water pollution. While it seems that proper disposal and safe manufacturing principles can eliminate many of the problems above mentioned, researchers have used rats to aascertain if there is anything dangerous. In the testing several different materials were used to house the rats. For several weeks no effects were observed, however, after several months, rats who were living in the cement and concrete structures began to develop symptoms of toxicity, from loss of weight, loss of hair, loss of kidney function and this shows that there are genuine issues which should not be taken lightly. Silicosis is a lung disease caused bynsilica, quartz or slate inhalement and even cat litter has a ban on using these substances. The manufacturing process varies greatly from compnay to company and country to country. As do the environmental standards.

Answer 2

Concrete panels are not inherently toxic as they are composed of sand, gravel, Portland cement, and water. However, some additives or treatments used in the production of concrete panels may contain toxic substances. It's important to check the specific composition and production process of the concrete panels to ensure they meet safety standards.