Wasn't talking about copper for a bowl. Stainless is always best for that.

Stay Away from These.

Arsenic
Common sources of exposure to higher-than-average levels of arsenic include near or in hazardous waste sites and areas with high levels naturally occurring in soil, rocks, and water. Exposure to high levels of arsenic can cause death.

Beryllium
Elemental beryllium in a wide variety of applications. Occupational exposure most often occurs in mining, extraction, and in the processing of alloy metals containing beryllium. Beryllium causes lung and skin disease in 2 to 10 percent of exposed workers.

Cadmium
Cadmium is an extremely toxic metal commonly found in industrial workplaces, particularly where any ore is being processed or smelted. Several deaths from acute exposure have occurred among welders who have unsuspectingly welded on cadmium-containing alloys or working with silver solders.

Hexavalent Chromium
Calcium chromate, chromium trioxide, lead chromate, strontium chromate, and zinc chromate are known human carcinogens. An increase in incidence of lung cancer have been observed among workers in industries that produce chromate and manufacture pigments containing chromate.

Lead
Occupational exposure to lead is one of the most prevalent overexposures found throughout industry. Industries with high potential exposures include construction work, most smelter operations, radiator repair shops, and firing ranges.

Mercury
Common sources of exposure include mining, production, and transportation of mercury, as well as mining and refining of gold and silver ores. High mercury exposure results in permanent nervous system and kidney damage.

According to OSHA standards copper is not that bad unless you inhale the fumes while melting.

You could always use gold if you have and unlimited supply of money.
Atomic Dragon Reviewed by Atomic Dragon on . Bongs: Glass vs. Acrylic, Safe/Unsafe Materials I'm looking into buying or building my own bong, or maybe both... 1.) What are the issues when it comes between Glass and Acrylic? 2.) When building your own, what are some common materials that're safe and unsafe to use? Where does Copper stand? THanks anyone who can help. Rating: 5