Physan 20 use

[DavidCampen]

Originally Posted by JaneEyre

All i was trying is to point out that some things can be hazardous and dismissing danger labels because of a notion that labels are only there to prevent potential lawsuits can be misleading.

I dismiss the label because it is incorrect.

While it is true that diluted solution poses no immediate risk, as you pointed out yourself,

Good, I am glad that you recognize this, I couldn't tell from your 1st post.

concentrate can splash in the eye. Things happen, an open bottle can slip out and you may get a splash on hands, clothes and eyes. I just think it is good to protect ourselves whenever possible. Why risk it if I can prevent it?

Yes, and you can poke your eye out with a pencil. Do you wear safety goggles when you are using a pencil? I don't.

As far as "heavy rubber gloves" go, latex rubber and Nitrile gloves are hardly "heavy". Again, it is our choice to wear those or not as well. The label is simply there to inform us.

Or misinform.

On a side note, there is a difference between disinfecting a cut and handling chemical for hours. Chemical exposure is related to length of time and frequency of use. While isopropyl alcohol is widely used for disinfecting, I wouldn't want to handle it for several hours for other purposes without gloves either.

Keeping your hands wet with a Physan 20 solution is exactly what is suggested:
Physan 20
... Dip hands in solution before handling plants or anything connected with the plants. It is a good idea to have a container of PHYSAN 20 solution always available as a hand dip. Allow to air dry.
Use: 1 Tablespoon PHYSAN 20 per gallon of water.
...
Remove compost from plant, then soak plant for 2-5 minutes in PHYSAN 20 solution. Operate with wet hands and cutting tools.

[Ray]

This thread is ridiculous - arguing about apples and oranges - and even switching sides sometimes.

Some here are either conspiracy theorists or are ignoring the litigious nature of our society and the regulatory aspect of our governmental agencies. Some things MUST be put on labels and MSDS's, whether by law or to avoid a lawsuit by idiots.

Physan - in the bottle - is not Bactine, and it can be damaging.

Many formulations of eye drops contain HCl, but I doubt any of us would argue with the sense of protective equipment when handling concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Enough, already.

[DavidCampen]

Originally Posted by Ray

This thread is ridiculous - arguing about apples and oranges - and even switching sides sometimes.

Yet you decide to do exactly the same thing - comparing Physan 20 to concentrated hydrochloric acid for example.

Many formulations of eye drops contain HCl, but I doubt any of us would argue with the sense of protective equipment when handling concentrated hydrochloric acid.

But some of us here would take the position that protective equipment should be worn when handling eyedrops - after all, you can't be too safe.

Enough, already.

I agree.