Danger in touching rust...?

Question

we thought of making something out of rust for our research project in school. but before we start to do it, we're still doubting if there's danger in touching rust. Because our project needs touching rust. so, shall we continue it?

Answer 1

Three is no danger in touching rust.  It is just iron oxide.

Answer 2

Touching rust will not be dangerous.

But if you were wounded by a metal with rust or if you taste the rust, that'll be dangerous. Dangerous that will contribute you to tetanus.

Answer 3

Rust is a part of you..  it's why your blood is red and how it transports the oxygen to your cells.  Just make sure it's IRON (or steel) rust..  not oxidized aluminum (which is white).  That is a bit bad for you.

And as the other answerers comented..  be careful not to cut yourself!

Answer 4

Touching rust is not dangerous, if you are referring to the rusting of iron as an example. it is a very stable complex compound that is not dangerous. do not let a rusty knife cuts your hand, it will increase your chances of getting dental caries. you will be needing an injection to reduce the chances of getting it in a hospital or clinics. don't ever have rust to enter your body ( don't eat it), because we never know what resides the knife. after all, rust is safe to be touched safely. happy doing your project!!! (~_^)

Answer 5

yes it may be with bare hand it can cause of tatenous

Answer 6

Rust itself is not dangerous  Rusty objects can be.  Rusty knives, for example, are still sharp.   Eating rust will upset your gastointestinal tract.  If you are reasonably careful, you wil be fine.