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Did you know that Boron is added to Cellulose to discourage vermin
from nesting in it?
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The National Academies of Science,
Toxicological Risks of Selected Flame-Retardant Chemicals (2000), Commission on Life Sciences (CLS)
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) a division of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) published a report called ‘Health Effects’ that reviews all the known science on Boric Acid.
Below are quotes from the conclusions of this document:
- “Demonstrated injury to the gonads and to the developing fetus. …
- Boron (as boron oxide and boric acid dusts) has been shown to cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract in humans. …
- Boron does cause health effects following acute dermal exposure. …
- Neonatal children are unusually susceptible to boron exposure. …
- Neurological damage is an area of concern following exposure to boron …
- In spite of the absence of reliable human data, limited evidence of reproductive effects in animals suggest that reproductive toxicity may be an area of concern following boron exposure in humans.”
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged absorption causes weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, convulsions and anemia. Liver and particularly the kidneys may be susceptible. Studies of dogs and rats have shown that infertility and damage to testes can result from acute or chronic ingestion of boric acid. Evidence of toxic effects on the human reproductive system is inadequate.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.”
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