The dangers of inhaling silica (SiO2) - NPR article from 11/21/19

Post date: Nov 22, 2019 6:21:28 AM

Article from NPR regarding silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica. Chemists use silica for normal-phase chromatography so this is a reminder of the importance of taking the necessary safety precautions when working with it.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/11/21/777268528/it-s-going-to-get-worse-how-u-s-countertop-workers-started-getting-sick

'It's Going To Get Worse': How U.S. Countertop Workers Started Getting Sick

November 21, 20194:34 PM ET

Heard on All Things Considered