Portland cement is also caustic. It will burn your skin and lungs so in addition to a good dust mask you should wear rubber gloves when handling it.
With that said, it is fairly benign. I often handle wet papercrete with bare hands and find that a good wash up afterward and a little healing lotion will help prevent reactions. Taking care of the dust you might breath is not so easy, imagine tiny concrete balls in your lungs.
spaceman All opinions expressed or implied are subject to change without notice upon receipt of new information.On 7/6/2011 11:10 AM, Jack Coats wrote:
Keep the cement dry and away from to much moisture vapor. Also, wear a good dust mask as it is
a VERY fine dust as it comes out of the bag.
Enjoy... Jack
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