Re: CS>re: diatomaceous earth

2006-01-06 Thread Carol Ann
Yes, Bill, I read that site years ago when I was looking for 35% H20. Initially, It was difficult to decide whether to purchase Food Grade or Technical Grade..for internal use which was my intention. That particular site is selling a "Technical Grade" product. Supposedly there

Re: CS>re: diatomaceous earth

2006-01-05 Thread Bill Keen
Carol Ann, You haven't read this site either: http://www.h2o2-4u.com/grades.html Bill Keen Carol Ann wrote: The classifications are for a reason. There is a considerable difference between OTC H20 which is not recommended for ingestion, only topical, due to chemical addita

Re: CS>re: diatomaceous earth

2006-01-05 Thread Bill Keen
Judith, Recheck my posts where I answered this. I got that price after following the links given on this forum for what is selling on the internet as Food Grade. It is NOT the price that I have been paying at the feed store. Bill Keen jmcge...@att.net wrote: Bill

Re: CS>re: diatomaceous earth

2006-01-05 Thread Carol Ann
The classifications are for a reason. There is a considerable difference between OTC H20 which is not recommended for ingestion, only topical, due to chemical additatives used as stabalizers and Food Grade which is used, diluted of course, for internal use such as IV administrations.

CS>re: diatomaceous earth

2006-01-05 Thread jmcgeary
Bill, >> Mine was always purchased at the feed store for about $10/8 pounds. >> >>However I have never seen it marked as Food Grade and so I don't worry >> >>about that issue. It may actually be food grade and you've simply never noticed the label. The feed stores and nurseries don't put b

Re: CS>Re: Diatomaceous earth - safety and cost

2006-01-05 Thread Bill Keen
Judith, I just went to the links posted here to get the price. Mine was always purchased at the feed store for about $10/8 pounds. However I have never seen it marked as Food Grade and so I don't worry about that issue. I'm sure that if they had to get it certified as Food Grade the

CS>Re: Diatomaceous earth - safety and cost

2006-01-05 Thread jmcgeary
I've used DE for years, and strongly urge folks to get food-grade DE if they plan to use it for themselves or their animals. Besides heat, the pool stuff is sometimes treated with chemicals that can be toxic. These would not be visible! While some pool stuff may be safe, why take the chance o