Hey everyone,
I recently realized that chinchilla dust is made from silicates generally. I've been using them since probably 2010, and have used both Kaytee brands and Oxbow (Blue Sparkle).
Does anyone know of any silicosis cases that have occurred due to Chinchilla dust?
I know most chinchilla dust is made from Pumice which is considered to be Amorphous (Compared to Crystaline Silica that is known to cause it). And I imagine even if it was Crystaline, the dust is likely not under 10 microns (but I have no way of telling)
I'm just... really scared.
I recently realized that chinchilla dust is made from silicates generally. I've been using them since probably 2010, and have used both Kaytee brands and Oxbow (Blue Sparkle).
Does anyone know of any silicosis cases that have occurred due to Chinchilla dust?
I know most chinchilla dust is made from Pumice which is considered to be Amorphous (Compared to Crystaline Silica that is known to cause it). And I imagine even if it was Crystaline, the dust is likely not under 10 microns (but I have no way of telling)
I'm just... really scared.