Accumulating evidence over the last 30 years strongly suggest that dietary silicon is beneficial to bone and connective tissue health,  Silica is responsible for cross-linking collagen strands which contributes to the strength, integrity, and flexibility of connective tissues such as those found in skin, bones, nails, and arteries. Silicon is also important for the growth of hair, skin and fingernails.

 

Silicon is found naturally in many foods, including cereal grains like oats and barley, nuts, legumes, fruits, green leafy vegetables and root vegetables.

 

The exact biological role(s) of silicon in bone health is still not clear.

 

Work over the last 30 years has added to these findings to suggest that dietary silicon may be important, or at least beneficial, for bone formation and to bone health

 

 

Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

 

Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness.

 

Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.

 

Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing.

 

Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.

 

The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.

 

Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis.

 

Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.

 

Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.

 

Corrosive solid.

 

Do not touch spilled material

 

Do not ingest

 

Personal Protection:

Splash goggles. Synthetic apron. Vapor and dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.

Gloves.

 

DOT Classification:

 

• CLASS 8: Corrosive solid.

• CLASS 6.1: Poisonous material.

 

Other Regulations:

 

OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard

 

WHMIS (Canada):

• CLASS D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC).:

• CLASS D-2A Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).

• CLASS E: Corrosive solid.

 

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2658806/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/520897-what-is-silicon-dioxide-in-supplements/