Vermiculite cancerous????

[gypski]

I tried to get some vermiculite and was told it has been banned because it causes cancer. Anyone else hear of that?

gypski Reviewed by gypski on 06-02-2009. Vermiculite cancerous???? I tried to get some vermiculite and was told it has been banned because it causes cancer. Anyone else hear of that? :cool: Rating: 5

[420247nAK]

where did you hear this about vermiculite? i know right now, up here in alaska, you can go to wal-mart and buy a big ass bag of vermiculite, not sure where your trying to shop though?

[Mr. Clandestine]

I'm not entirely sure about whether or not any of the compounds are known to directly cause cancer, but I know both perlite and vermiculite should be handled with care because they both produce dust which can become airborne very easily. Kinda like asbestos, it does have useful applications but you should consider wearing a mask when handling the raw material... just in case.

[gypski]

where did you hear this about vermiculite? i know right now, up here in alaska, you can go to wal-mart and buy a big ass bag of vermiculite, not sure where your trying to shop though?

From an old fellow working at a nursery in the Seattle area. So, I got a bag of Cascade Forest Products Peat Moss/Perlite/Pumice/Washed Sand to put my tomato plant seedlings in. :jointsmile: Looks like it will be excellent for the little tykes. They seem so happy in it!! :thumbsup:

[cigarettes42]

dont know if vermeculite is cancerous but my hydro store still sells it. my huge bag of perlite has a cancer warning on it saying that you should avoid breathing the dust.... and they still sell it in cali.

[killerweed420]

Alot of vermiculite has lead in it. Do a little research online and you'll see. I would never use vermiculite for anything I was going to eat or smoke.

[gypski]

Alot of vermiculite has lead in it. Do a little research online and you'll see. I would never use vermiculite for anything I was going to eat or smoke.

Well, it wasn't used very extensively and it was a mixture with potting soil. But having lead???????? We all should be able to plant in good old Mother Earth without fear of theft, persecution, or prosecution. Keep them where they can't be seen per se and keep your paperwork with them. :thumbsup: :jointsmile:

[the image reaper]

we probably ain't supposed to eat it

[Greenthing]

we probably ain't supposed to eat it

Laughing my tits off.:thumbsup:
My mate dose his cuttings in Vermiculite and Perlite mixed.:stoned::hippy:

[crabbyback]

Laughing my tits off.:thumbsup:
My mate dose his cuttings in Vermiculite and Perlite mixed.:stoned::hippy:

I've been using vermiculite all my life and never had a problem with it.

It has not been banned federally that I know of. That said, and given the nanny state mentality that is prevalent now, maybe in your state.

In the words of the great Joe Jackson --
Evvvveeeerrrrrry thiiiiinnnnnggg gives you cancer :microwave: