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WHEN THEY SAY IT WILL CLEAN OVER TIME,AND HAS NO BLEACH,IT IS BULL #$#%^

Bob Jr;
I like your web site, it's clean, clear and simple AAA+

As far as wet & regret goes, if they have the time to wait 12 months and apply several applications of the wet & oh it takes so long to work I forget i put it on solution, then you can say it works, other wise forget it

That must be why it was next to the pool cleaner and cabanas...

-- Edited by Ugly Shingles on Monday 5th of March 2012 08:54:54 PM

That was my thought.......

idontknow wrote:

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Bob Jr;
I like your web site, it's clean, clear and simple AAA+

As far as wet & regret goes, if they have the time to wait 12 months and apply several applications of the wet & oh it takes so long to work I forget i put it on solution, then you can say it works, other wise forget it

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Don't get that chit in  yer eyes Mate

ADBAC is highly toxic to fish (LC₅₀ = 280 μg ai/L), very highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates (LC₅₀ = 5.9 μg ai/L), moderately toxic to birds (LD₅₀ = 136 mg/kg-bw), and slightly toxic to mammals (LD₅₀ = 430 mg/kg-bw).^[4] Benzalkonium chloride solutions of 10% or more are toxic to humans, causing irritation to the skin and mucosa, and death if taken internally.^[5]

Benzalkonium chloride is an allergen^{[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]} and several studies have cast doubt on its reputation for safety.^[13][14] Some products have been reformulated in light of this research, but it is still widely used in eyewashes, nose sprays, hand and face washes, mouthwashes, spermicidal creams, and in various other cleaners, sanitizers, and disinfectants. Manufacturers of over-the-counter artificial tears and eye washes became concerned about chemical sensitivity from long-term daily use and have in some products substituted EDTA as a preservative. Some have packaged eye drops in single-use vials with no preservative^[15] for sensitive eyes. There has also been concern that long-term use of benzalkonium as a preservative in nose sprays may cause swelling of mucosa and lead to rhinitis medicamentosa.

Contact lens solutions typically contain 0.002% to 0.01% benzalkonium chloride.^[16] K. C. Swan^[17] found that repeated use of benzalkonium chloride at concentrations of 1:5000 (0.02%) or stronger can denature corneal protein and cause irreversible damage to the eye. Swan also found that 0.04% to 0.05% solutions of benzalkonium chloride can cause punctures of the corneal epithelium. The disadvantages of using benzalkonium chloride solutions with contact lens are also discussed in the literature.^{[18] [19]}

A disinfectant containing benzalkonium chloride and the related compound didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) has been identified as the most probable cause of birth defects and fertility problems in caged mice.^[20]

A 2009 study has found that benzalkonium chloride use resulted in 256-fold increase in resistance of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa to the ciprofloxacin antibiotic.^[21]

 

Bob Jr....What company are you using to get the birds eye view for roof estimates? Nice site man...

white fox wrote:

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thank God for wikipedia???

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Here is the Wet and Forget MSDS

 

Trade name: Wet and Forget

 

 

1. Product and Company identification.

1.1 Product name: Wet and Forget 9.9% -
0.5gallon - 800003, 800033CA, W28800003
2 x 0.75 gallon - 800012
1 gallon – 800006, 800066CA, W28800006

1.2 Company Name:

Wet and Forget Inc
PO Box 5805

Elgin

Illinois 60121

USA

 

 Phone Toll Free 888 727 8524

 

1.3 Emergency Telephone Number:

 Chemtrec – 1-800-262-8200

 

 

2. Composition/information on ingredients

 Chemical characterisation of the preparation:

 Contains: N-Dodecyl/tetradecyl-N,N-dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride

 Content: 9.9%

 CAS Reg No: 8001-54-5

 

 

3. Hazards identification

Severe eye irritant. Corrosive to skin –repeated or prolonged contact may result in
dermatitis or skin sensitisation. Ingestion can cause burning pain in mouth, throat and
abdomen – May be fatal if ingested.

 Inhalation of mists can produce respiratory irritation.

 

 

4. First aid measures

 

4.1 After contact with the eyes:

 Immediately rinse eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes.

 Seek medical attention immediately.

4.2 After contact with the skin:

 Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water.

4.3 After inhalation:

If safe to do so, remove from exposure, give artificial respiration if required. Seek medical
attention immediately.

 

 

 

4.4 Ingestion:

Seek immediate medical attention. If conscious, give 3-4 glasses of milk
(or if unavailable, water.)
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

4.5 Note to physician:

 Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate use of gastric lavage.

 Single dose of activated charcoal is the recommended gastrointestinal decontamination
procedure - Adult 50-100g, Child 1-2 g/kg

 

 

5. Fire fighting measures

 

5.1 Extinguishing media:

 Suitable: all

 

5.2 Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

This product is not flammable.

 

5.3 Unusual Fire and explosion hazards:

 Hazardous products of combustion: Toxic organic vapours, amines, oxides of carbon and
nitrogen & hydrogen chloride.

 

 

6. Accidental release measures

 

6.1 Spills:

 Wear appropriate protective equipment and respirator where mists or vapours of unknown
concentrations may be generated.

 Large amounts: Do not allow the product to enter drains, sewers or waterways. Remove
leaking containers to a detached area. Bund spill area and recover – consider recycling.
Absorb spilled product with inert material (e.g. sand, earth etc.)

 Small amounts: Wash away with plenty of water.

 Floors may become slippery.

 NB. Vigorous flushing may generate copious foam.

 

6.2 Disposal: Dispose of waste in accordance with local authority bylaws.

 

6.3 Cleaning of Equipment: Clean with water.

 

 

7. Handling and storage

 

7.1 Handling:

 Measures to prevent fire and explosion: No special measures required.

 Avoid eye contact. Wear chemical type goggles or safety glasses. Wear PVC gloves and
protective clothing.

7.2 Storage:

 Do not contaminate drinking water, food or feed by storage or disposal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

 

8.1 Ventilation: In processes were mists or vapours may be generated, proper ventilation must
be provided in accordance with good ventilation practices.

 

8.2 Personal protective equipment:

 Eye protection: Safety glasses/ goggles

 Hand protection: PVC gloves

 Skin and body protection: Protective clothing, PVC apron and boots.

 Respiratory protection: Approved respirator for organic vapours when vapour or mist may
be generated.

 

 

9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Form: liquid

9.2 Colour: Clear blue liquid

9.3 Odour: Slight almond

9.4 Boiling point (ºC) : 100

9.5 Flash point (ºC): Not flammable

9.6 Max. % volatile: 90

9.7 Density at 20ºC, g/ml: 0.995

9.8 Solubility in water: soluble

9.9 pH: 8.0

 

 

10. Stability and reactivity

 

10.1 Stability: Stable under normal operating conditions.

10.2 Materials to avoid: Avoid contact with all acids, reducing agents,
nitrogen oxides, amines, ammonia or other
nitrogen containing compounds

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic vapors including chlorine and organochlorine
compounds

10.4 Dangerous reactions: None.

 

 

11. Toxicological information

 

11.1 Health Effects: Swallowed: Toxic if swallowed

 Eye: Corrosive.

 Skin: Corrosive.

 Inhaled: Irritating if inhaled.

11.2 Acute oral toxicity: LD50 oral (rat) 2400 mg/kg

11.3 Skin irritation: rabbit: severe irritant – 80% active soln. 72 hours, not reversed

 rat: severe irritant- 6-10% repeated exposures 2 weeks.

 Rat: mild to moderate irritant- 3% repeated exposures for 2wks

 Rat: non-irritant – 0.1% repeated exposures 2 weeks

11.4 Eye irritation: Rabbit: severe irritant – 80% active caused irritation that did not
clear by day 3, post-dose.

 Rabbit: non-irritant – 5ppm repeated exposures 3 weeks.

 

 

 

 

11.5 Sensitisation: Guinea pig: not sensitising.

11.6 Reproductive toxicity: rat: not teratogenic.

 Rat: 2 generation study –no neonatal/parental effects
at1000ppm, Observed at 2000 ppm.

 

 

12. Ecological Information

 

12.1 Persistence/degradability: Biodegradable in concentrations below 20 ppm.

12.2 Aquatic toxicity: LC50 Bluegill sunfish: 2.35 ppm 96 hrs (for closely related 80% product)

 LC50 Rainbow trout: 7.8 ppm 96 hours (for closely related 80% product)
Avian toxicity: LC50 Bobwhite quail 2700 ppm 8 days (for closely related 80% product)

 LC50 Mallard duck >4500 ppm 8 days (for closely related 80% product)

 

 

13. Disposal considerations

 

 Dispose of waste in accordance with local authority bylaws.

 Disposal of empty container: Triple rinse then send to drum recycling facility.

 

 

14. DOT Transport regulations
CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D (US & possessions)

 0.5gallon - 800003, 800033CA, W28800003
2 x 0.75 gallon - 800012
1 gallon – 800006, 800066CA, W28800006

 

 

 

15. Regulatory information

 

 Labelling Caution - Keep out of reach of children.

 

16. Other information

 

 

This MSDS supersedes all previous issues. It summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the
product. All users should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and
used in the workplace, including in conjunction with other products. Since the actual use of this product is beyond the control
of Wet and Forget Inc (USA), we make no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the use of this product. It is the
responsibility of users to ascertain that the product is suitable for intended applications.

 

I think the Bird's Eyeview on Bing is from a low flying airplane.  Google has a nice measuring feature but not the bird's eyeview.  I wish the two were combined.

Bob Jr wrote:

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Found this today in my Costco Magazine.....

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LOL, they know most customers will not bother returning it
This stuff is NOT the "enemy"
Tools and auto parts are sold all over, yet mechanics survive!
This stuff is not going to remove heavy Mold amd Algae, it even says that.
So, the homeowners is gonna call us Pro's.

 

-- Edited by Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 on Monday 8th of March 2010 11:38:53 AM