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Originally Posted by geekdafied

Southdown got bought out. I cant remember who makes it now.

That would be "Yardright"

Argonite Sand

The only sand that can be safely used from Home Depot is what used to be called "Southdown" now called YardrightOldcastle, it is argonite beach sand, and is same stuff LFS's sell for much more $$$ --- unfortunately it is not carried by most of the Home Depot outlets. You might be lucky. You could always request a special order.

See: YardRight/OldCastle Tropical Play Sand

Description
From the YardRight website:

Tropical Play Sand from the Caribbean is sterilized and silica-free.

From the Caribbean our Tropical Play Sand from YardRight™ Select is all-natural product from the Caribbean. It has a bright white color and a pure, soft feel. It's screened, sterilized and safe for kids.


Aragonite Sand

SKU # 578-819
UPC # 0-210026-16865-5
Model # 420-100


You could also try to order online here.

Even with shipping, you save bundles of money if you needed a couple of bags or more.

Order online here: Just Phish ---


Available:

Offline:
HomeDepot stores
Available at the following stores:
MI
Lansing (936 S Waverly Rd Lansing, MI 48917) Home De Pot ssells 50lb bags for $6.99.

NY
Home Depot
Newburgh, NY. Zipcode 12550

PA
East Liberty, Pa. (400 North Highland Ave.) Home De Pot $3.84 plus 7% sales tax Year round in 50# bags Name is South Down Tropical Sand. I haven't tried it yet
Mt Gravat Pet City $8.50 + gst AUD All Year. $8.50 for 10kg's of silver sand is very cheap.

North Fayette Twp. , Pa. (on route 22 towards Pittsburgh Airport, by WalMart) Home De Pot $3.84 plus 7% sales tax Year round in 50# bags The name is South Down Carribean Sand.

Perrysville, Pa. (112 Ben Avon Heights Rd.) Home De Pot $3.84 plus 7% sales tax Year round in 50# bags The name is South Down Tropical Sand.

Wilkensburg Twp., Pa. (3550 William Penn Highway) Home De Pot $3.84 plus 7% sales tax Year round in 50# bags The name is South Down Carribean Sand.

RI
Warwick RI
(e-mail niccikatie@yahoo.com if you'd like directions)
Home Depot around $5.00 for a 50lb bag(including RI sales tax)
It was sold out the first time I went in(early summer) but was there in ample supply by July. I absolutely LOVE this sand and am SOOO happy I found it!

WI
Home Depot
4550 Verona Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(60 276-7922


Comments:
YardRight Tropical Play Sand is an aragonite sand. It is not mined and does not contain silica dust like many playsands do. Many playsands are made from crushed rock which is mined and filled with impurities that should not be in any crabitat.

Many playsands contain crystalline silica, also known as quartz. Exposure to crystalline silica dust can cause lung diseases such as silicosis. Crystalline silica is a colorless mineral, also called quartz. It is an ingredient in sand and flint, which are used in making glass, cement, and concrete.

While the playsand you find in ToysRUs and other places is a lot less expensive this is one case where quality of a product far outweighs the cost.