Matthew, What is .1 M? How does that translate into ppm? I didnt mean to imply that silver didnt accumulate in the body, the Blue Bloods demonstrated that. Peter Lindemans testing concerned the accumulation of colloidal silver (EIS). Of course silver powder, probably silver compounds, and maybe even very large particle, coffee-colored CS (such as Stan Jones brewed) could accumulate, but in all those cases, it would seem to be because of the large particle size, and none of those three categories is colorless.
In the case of silver nitrate, although it is colorless, it has a distinct staining property, which would certainly account for it causing argyria. See: http://www.espimetals.com/msds's/Silver%20Nitrate.htm "Effects of Exposure: Caustic and irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Absorption over a long period may cause argyria (grayish discoloration of various tissues). Industrial argyria may be local, involving formation of gray-blue particles on the skin or in the conjunctivae, or generalized, in which the uncovered skin becomes pigmented. Ingestion can cause severe gastroenteritis." Also: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/ingredients/factsheets/factsheet_072503.htm "Silver nitrate is a non-food-use active ingredient that is not toxic to humans. Applicators are instructed to use gloves to protect against contact with the skin because silver nitrate can discolor skin." The staining property of silver nitrate seems to set it in a separate class as far as argyria goes, since its lack of color could be unrelated concerning its argyria-causing potential. Would it be causative of argyria if it had no staining property? Are there other silver preparations that you are aware of that are scientifically implicated in the occasion of argyria? Terry Chamberlin ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver List archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] OT Archive: http://escribe.com/health/silverofftopiclist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
