Re: Neutron Shielding

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From: Scott Portzline
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 00:00

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Roaches don't like boron either. 


"David Naugler" <dnaugler@sfu.ca> wrote:

>M. James <mjames@magma.ca> wrote in message
>news:01bf2bbc$c0f08f20$843fbfce@default...
>> Baby powder (boric acid) seems to work, too.
>> Mike J

>I wouldn't use boric acid as baby powder. There is the risk of boronism to the
>baby.

>From MSDS boron:

>Effects of Exposure:
>Boron compounds are very toxic and therefore considered an industrial poison.
>Boron is one of a group of elements, such as
>Pb, Mn, As, which effects the central nervous system. Boron poisoning causes
>depression of the circulation, persistent vomiting and
>diarrhea, followed by profound shock and coma. The temperature becomes subnormal
>and a scarlatina form rash may cover the entire
>body.

>d.n.

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From: happen@pipeline.com (Scott Portzline)
Subject: Re: Neutron Shielding
Date: 1999/11/11
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