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« on: June 23, 2009, 04:06:54 AM »

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/06/simple-color-test-for-melamine-contamination-in-milk.ars


Simple color test for melamine contamination in milk

A straightforward red to blue color change can warn inspectors that milk or infant formula has been contaminated by melamine, a chemical that can lead to kidney failure.


"This color change occurs at concentrations as low as 2.5 parts-per-billion, which is about three times lower than the safety level set by the US Food and Drug Administration."

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Further tests are necessary to see how versatile they are, and whether they work with solid foods like eggs.



Hey...maybe even pet food too!~!! Wink
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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2009, 11:52:18 PM »

On that link they state that on their own melamine and cynauric acid are harmless - does that mean if you do not consume them? And further: since the two chemicals are individually non-toxic (but combine them and then look out); non-toxic as in a kitchen table made out of melamine (your not going to eat it after all) or ? Is it only toxic if you eat it or sounds like this link considers that ok too - since its in animal feeds and disinfectants (gawd not the kind they use in hospitals, nursing homes, etc?) and people breathe this in their lungs? What does it do to the lungs, any studies done on the disinfectants people use everyday and their health? I use plain old vinegar which is a disinfectant also. Anyone not sure about the vinegar pls do a search and provide a web site that says otherwise, thanks.
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