Is Perlite Dangerous?

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According to The Perlite Institute, no major test result has ever shown perlite is a health risk. Perlite is an inert glass; products made from it are safe for consumers.

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Alice Moon is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience. She was chosen as a Smithsonian Institute intern, working for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and has traveled throughout Asia. Moon holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Ball State University.

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