I recently recieved a cracked 30 gallon filter and fixed the leak with plumbers putty because i am impatient. will the plumbers putty in the filter kill fish.
plumbers putty... is it safe for the aquarium? will it cause sickness/ death
- Thread starter lpenn31
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i don't know but i wouldn't risk it try using a two part epoxy and wait for it to dry it should be inert afterwords
Ingredients and Health Effects Information are taken from the manufacturer’s product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Products are not tested and manufacturer’s information presented here is not evaluated by DeLima Associates.
MSDS Date:June 6, 2000
HealthFlammabilityReactivityHMIS RATING100
WARNINGSKeep out of reach of children. Do not allow to be taken internally. Contents are non-toxic.
ACUTE & CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTSAcute Health Effects:
From MSDS:
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE
ENTRY ROUTE:
INHALE - YES;
INGEST - YES;
SKIN - YES;
EYE – YES INHALATION: Not expected to be a hazard or aggravate pre-existing skin conditions.
SKIN: Contact may irritate skin. Long term contact may lead to dermatitis.
EYE: Contact may cause irritation.
INGESTION: May cause a laxative effect including cramps and diarrhea, possibly leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
TARGET ORGANS: N/A
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS:
Long term skin contact may lead to dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity:
The ingredients in this product are not identified as carcinogens by NTP, IARC and OSHA.
HANDLING & DISPOSAL
Handling: After use, wash hands with soap and water. Use good hygiene practices. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state, or federal regulations.
From MSDS:
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE
ENTRY ROUTE:
INHALE - YES;
INGEST - YES;
SKIN - YES;
EYE – YES INHALATION: Not expected to be a hazard or aggravate pre-existing skin conditions.
SKIN: Contact may irritate skin. Long term contact may lead to dermatitis.
EYE: Contact may cause irritation.
INGESTION: May cause a laxative effect including cramps and diarrhea, possibly leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
TARGET ORGANS: N/A
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS:
Long term skin contact may lead to dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity:
The ingredients in this product are not identified as carcinogens by NTP, IARC and OSHA.
Handling: After use, wash hands with soap and water. Use good hygiene practices. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state, or federal regulations.