Using Dimension 3 as a cleaner

[Monty]

I know of a local pet store who uses this as a cleaner for all the animal cages. now I've used dimension 3 before but that was when i used to work in a fast food restaurant. and with all the warning labels on it and not to use around live animals that they would think better. i've brought this to the stores attention and they tell me it what is in the guidelines to use. does anyone have any input on this. imo i don't think its smart or safe

[likebull1]

I would not advise the use of something like that but i guess if it is washed out well enough it would be ok. I meen, i used to use a bleach solution watered down and i had no problem with that.
Now i only use Chlorhexadine Gluconate disenfectant.

[Monty]

i use to use the bleach water combo. now i just powerwash all my tubs then hose them out and let them dry. i don't know i guess the warning labels on the dimension 3 kinda made me worry since i can kill stds within 10 mins pending on what it is like syphilis kills in 3 mins, the hiv/aids virus it kills in 10 mins. and it named a bunch of other ones and warns not to use near animals or pets.

[likebull1]

Yea, the bleach/water is the best bet.

[Spaniard]

Here's a copy of the MSDS if it helps anyone come to any conclusions.

http://cleaneasier.com/php/MSDS/Butc...sion%20III.pdf

[kc261]

I am not familiar with this product, but I looked over the link provided by Rich (spaniard).

From a quick look, the thing that seemed most concerning is the thing about contact causing skin irritation. This would for sure mean it has to be rinsed thoroughly if it is used in animal enclosures.

I also am confused by the part that says "Acute toxicity Acute oral toxicity (LD50) Estimated to be greater than 5000 mg/kg (rat)" If I'm interpreting that correctly, a rat must eat 5000 mg of the stuff for each 1 kg of the rat's body weight for it to be toxic. That is the same as saying a 1 kg rat must eat 5 kg for it to become toxic. That is crazy. Even water will kill you before you eat 5x your body weight.

But back to the original question, I don't know why this pet store would choose to use this product instead of something more widely used for disinfecting animal enclosures. There is no need to be getting creative since there are plenty of good options available. And when the health of the animals is potentially at risk, why make your own animals the guinea pigs? That attitude, more than the use of this product in particular, would make me concerned about what else that pet store might be doing that I would not agree with.

[Monty]

i've printed out the .pdf and am going to give it to them to look over and hope they change their minds