Well, aluminum can be absorbed through the skin. The first actor for the part of the Tin Man in ';The Wizard of Oz'; nearly died because his makeup was made from aluminum powder.
And aluminum cookware is suspect in some diseases (like Alzheimers), but this is a) long-term exposure, b) internally, and c) most of the aluminum was either etched off (by food acids) or scraped off into the food.
Solid aluminum forms an oxide coating which is very hard. (Unlike rust, where the oxidized metal is loose and flaky, oxidized aluminum forms a hard, smooth coat that doesn't easily rub off). I'd say the dangers are very minimal.
If you're concerned, wear work gloves!Can a person absorb aluminum through the skin, by handling solid aluminum?
Pure soft shiny aluminum develops a thin tenacious layer of aluminum oxide that retards further oxidation (unless worn off). The outer layer of skin is dead horny matter that resists penetration by metal atoms. However, some people do develop allergies to metals and perhaps metals dissolved in sweat (acids?) may get through to live tissue. Handling aluminum may not have been proved harmful but skeptics likely will take less chances.
If aluminum were really a big health hazard they would have banned deodorant years ago. Most of it is aluminum based and people smear it on themselves every day for their entire adult lives without any harm.
well i dont think so, this would occur if there is any degree of solubility of Aluminum in your skin, in fact there is no diffusion!
The coating is put there by anodising.
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