Re: Allergic reaction to iron oxide

Date: Thu Aug 19 22:33:13 1999
Posted By: William M. Rich, MD faculty,Univ. Med. Ctr
Area of science: Medicine
ID: 934920214.Me

Message:


Rita,

Iron oxide is rust. The mineral hematite is also iron oxide. Iron oxide is 
used as a pigment in some art products like paints and glazes. You could 
probably find some commercially at an artists or ceramics supply store.

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