Has this been "heat treated"? I read it is not as effective as a persticide if heated?
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No, if you order Nature's Wisdom brand then it is not. It is milled straight from the source and sent to you with nothing done in the middle besides our packaging procedure involving stainless steel FDA Approved equipment on a dedicated line specifically for this product.
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Based upon the label and discussions with others who have used it, in itself it does no harm in heat. However, you need an adjunctive to help it dissolve, spread, and stick. The label recommends non-phytotoxic methylated mineral oil -- good luck finding that. I used hoticultural (petroleum based) oil instead. It's no so much the heat as the sunshine that causes an oil based application to burn leaves. I apply mine in the morning on an overcast day at least 2 days before rain is forecast. The stuff does work, particularly on crabgrass without harming regular grass. Don't use it in a garden, as lots of vegetables (like tomatoes) are sensitive to the stuff -- even months later. Based upon the label and discussions with others who have used it, in itself it does no harm in heat. However, you need an adjunctive to help it dissolve, spread, and stick. The label recommends non-phytotoxic methylated mineral oil -- good luck finding that. I used hoticultural (petroleum based) oil instead. It's no so much the heat as the sunshine that causes an oil based application to burn leaves. I apply mine in the morning on an overcast day at least 2 days before rain is forecast. The stuff does work, particularly on crabgrass without harming regular grass. Don't use it in a garden,... » Read More Based upon the label and discussions with others who have used it, in itself it does no harm in heat. However, you need an adjunctive to help it dissolve, spread, and stick. The label recommends non-phytotoxic methylated mineral oil -- good luck finding that. I used hoticultural (petroleum based) oil instead. It's no so much the heat as the sunshine that causes an oil based application to burn leaves. I apply mine in the morning on an overcast day at least 2 days before rain is forecast. The stuff does work, particularly on crabgrass without harming regular grass. Don't use it in a garden, as lots of vegetables (like tomatoes) are sensitive to the stuff -- even months later. « Show Less
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I've had a similar experience. I suspect it has to do with minerals in the water. Assuming it comes from your tap water, it should be safe. If you really think this a problem then you could try using distilled water. I'm not a chemist, but the heating surface appears to be Teflon or something similar. So I typically remove the discoloration with mild soap and water, the sooner after it's cooled enough the better, or with some vinegar. As for safe, I use my regularly and have had no problems.
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This product does take more effort than other cast iron products I've tried. But I did get it to work. From what I understand all bare (non-enamel coated) cast iron products have some sort of oil or wax coating to prevent it from rusting during transport and while sitting on shelves prior to sale. This coating does need to be removed prior to cooking use. I do remember this coating was worse than usual compared to other cast iron products I've used. You basically have to cook/burn off this coating off. Mine came with instructions on how to do this. I recommend you do it outside on an open fire at camp or in your grill. After the burn off, I noticed there was still some residue when I tried to season it. So I washed it with soap and water. Then I heated up some Crisco in it, used the Crisco as a solvent to remove the residue. I was finally able to season the wok after that. So again a lot of work, but I was able to get it to work. In hindsight, I'm not sure it was worth it. BTW, if you're worried about stuff made in China, unfortunately, you'd be worried about almost everything we can buy here :)
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No, it has not been chemically treated.The pan comes unseasoned with directions for how to properly season it. It took a little work to get the pan seasoned as instructed but it works very well and I have been happy with it.
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Stick with medium heat. High heat will release toxins from the coating. Hope this helps!
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I agree that it is not as hot as it probably could be, but I don't add cream so that helps. I use the microwave to heat it up should it not be hot enough. Descaling does not make it hotter. Already been down that road. Maybe we should contact the company directly.
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No. It doesn't produce heat when used. Its predecessor did, but it was re formulated a few years back to avoid that problem.
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My proofer never gets that hot. I do agree with others that your unit is defective. I have mine, (when in use) on a roll around "school" cart. No problems with over heating that kind of composite plastic. I also have used it on tile table top. Of course it would not hurt that at all.
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Mine hasn't flaked but hasn't been on long. Make sure you prep the area well. I scrubbed with dish soap. Then used rubbing alcohol right before I applied it. Prep is everything when it comes to this stuff.
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It becomes more liquid like when heated. Set it in a cool dry area in your house, after a day or two, it will harden again. But it really doesn't matter because depending on what you are using it for, you will most likely want it to be warmed so it's easy to apply. It's a great product, I have told everyone about it! ��
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I wouldn't recommend using heat products on it, but I will admit I straightened the hair once before. It basically makes the hair look fried.:\ if you keep the iron on the lowest setting and run it through quickly, it should be fine. I used hairspray in mine, so the "fried" look could be a result from the use of hairspray. best of luck. hope I was able to be of some help to you!
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A little better than common electrical tape over time - worse with heat. Does seem to have some sort of oil based agent in it that makes it a little hardier than electrical. Try ripping it off like a band-aid.
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It's boiled down to a paste consistency. I know it says that it is from "NOW FOODS", but I wouldn't want to use it as a food item. Am sure that all the boiling that has been done to it would kill off anything that is living. IF you are going to apply it to your hands, use a drop of another cream, like Eucerin, to help dissolve it and make it easier to work into the hands.
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Hi Rene, No there is no heat treatment required. Just draw to your heart's content and let it air dry. I've yet to find a material where these don't dry quickly. I've had no smudges or streaks from them. Great product all round.
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Dear Valued Customer, No, this will not damage the product if it arrived hot. Thank you and have a great day. DrVita Customer Service
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Mine has not, but I treat it with cutting board oil (aka food grade mineral oil) which seems to protect it. I hope this helps.