->>      What do you mean by highly toxic?
 DM> Legend has it that Korina dust is very bad on the respiratory
 DM> system.  I have never confirmed this, but I have heard it a
 DM> *lot* over the years.
 DM> Whenever the guys sand it, they always wear a respirator
 DM> instead of a dust mask.  I guess you can't be too careful.  I
 DM> know I would wear one too...  Just in case those rumors are
 DM> true :))
If you call your local poison control center, they can tell you whether or 
not korina dust is toxic.  Number should be in your phone book.
Douglas
doogie@pbl.umsmed.edu
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