Fluoride Action Plano Texas seeks to increase public awareness about the toxicity and dangers of water fluoridation, and our joint community efforts to have fluoride removed from Plano water supplies. The mission of Remove Fluoride Plano Texas is to broaden public awareness about the toxicity of water fluoridation, where fluoride in water comes from, the adverse health effects of fluoride exposure
s. Plano residents can achieve this goal by working together as like-minded citizens, raise greater awareness among family and friends, and demand our right to clean pure water from elected city
officials.
“According to Dr Dean Burke, former chief biochemist at the National Cancer Institute, more that 50 000 Americans a year are dying of cancer caused by fluoridated drinking water.”
“30% of industrial waste from semiconductor plants is fluorine-containing waste.”…”Water fluoridation is the ideal solution for industry’s fluoride waste disposal problem. Chemicals that would cost $7,000 per tanker to dispose of are sold instead to cities at $265 to at least $722 per ton. Consequently, the phosphate fertilizer manufacturers invest millions of dollars in grants and lobbying of government officials to promote water fluoridation.”
Hydrofluorosilicic acid
Classification: Schedule 7 (S7) Dangerous Poison
Materials Safety Data Sheet
Hazards to human health:
Toxic by inhalation, by ingestion and in contact with the skin. The absorption of fluoride ions in the blood, by dust or vapors inhalation, by ingestion or by cutaneous absorption, may reduce the calcium levels in serum, causing possible hypocalcaemia, also those of magnesium causing possible hypomagnesia. It may as well provoke the inhibition of vital enzymes. Also, it can cause dangerous and important disturbances in metabolism and renal and hepatic functions. In cases of prolonged and repeated exposures, the absorption of fluoride ions in the blood may produce fluorosis (calcium fixing in the bones by fluorides). The symptoms of overexposure to fluorides can include salivation, nauseas, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrheas, fever or hard breathing. The symptoms of serious poisoning include hard breathing, pulmonary congestion, muscular spasms, convulsions and collapse. Handling:
Wear full protective clothing. Do not inhale fumes and prevent skin contact. If pungent, irritating odour can be detected, over-exposure is occurring. Eye wash and safety shower should be available in all acid handling areas. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Acute toxicity:
Fluorosilicic acid is an acute irritant to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes and lungs. The acid and its vapour are moderately toxic. Fluoride poisoning effects may be delayed up to 24 hours, depending upon the fluoride ion concentration. Ingestion may cause burns of the gastrointestinal tract leading to vomiting, acidocis, bloody diarrhoea, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache and shock. Circulatory system may be affected with symptoms of shock, rapid, weak or no pulse, severe hypotension and pumonary changes with dyspnea, and emphysaema. In some cases, necrosis and haemorrhage of the gastrointestinal tract, liver damage and death may occur. Scarring of the gastrointestinal tract may occur in non-fatal cases. Chronic toxicity:
Chronic exposure to fluoride present in fluorosilicic acid may lead to sclerosis of the bones, calcification of ligaments, loss of weight, anorexia and teeth disorders. At low levels, chronic exposure can lead to nose bleeds and sinus problems. Aquatic environment:
Do not discharge into the natural environment. Neutralise all waste products and follow current guidelines and legislation. Large Spillage:
If fumes are evolved wear respiratory protection. Bund large spillages with sand, earth etc. and pump away, neutralise with soda ash then dilute with water (spray) and flush away with large amounts of water after neutralisation. Inform the local water authority if product has entered public drains or waterways.
