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[Sandwich Maker]

" From: Bob <rjtoegel at verizon.net>
" 
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" >Most of what comes out is simply talc powder used in packing the material to
" >keep it from sticking together. Yes, it is a fine powder and I could see it
" >causing some irritation, but not chronic issues. If it was such an issue, I
" >think all those babies that get swathed in the stuff would have more
" >problems.
" 
" Hopefully, that's true.  Supposedly the chemicals are supposed to convert
" to gas but if the mix is wrong, some solid stuff should might out and some of
" those chemicals, I don't want to breath. :-)  I've noticed that talc is hard to
" find in "baby powder".  It's been replaced by cornstarch.  Supposedly the
" reason is that in talc, which is a mineral, there is a small trace of asbestos
" therefore, no good.

talc and asbestos are just different crystal forms of the same mineral
and often occur together and/or cross-contaminate.  they are
impossible to separate.

the basic propellant/explosive for airbags is sodium azide, a single
component that undergoes structural reorganization and liberates
nitrogen when ignited.
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