I'm always on the lookout for slime in the news, including bad news. As much as I think that making slime is generally a fun and harmless activity, I feel we need to let you know if there is potential for negative consequences. (So far the biggest negative around these parts was from slime sitting on the carpet.)
If you'd like, you can read the article here, but it's the same basic takeaway as I've seen in almost every article: Borax, or sodium tetraborate decahydrate, in its powdered form can be an eye and respiratory irritant. What was an irritant to me was the click bait of a headline: Craft 'slime' might be making kid creators sick. If you use Borax in your slime, be careful not to breathe it. Don't eat it or leave it anywhere where young kids or pets can reach it. And better to not touch straight Borax with bare hands, especially if you have sensitive skin. There is a thorough article at Wellness Mama on Is Borax Safe to Use? if you would like more in depth information on exactly what Borax is and what its effects are.
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