Question from goin’ green
Could you please tell me if there are any risks to humans or the environment with the product by Shaklee called “Basic G?”
According to the Material Safety Data Sheet, the hazardous ingredients are didecyl-dimethyammonium chloride, n-Alkyl (C14-50%, C12-40%, C16-10%) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, ethanol, octyldimethyl amine oxide, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, sodium hydroxide)
This product comes in a concentrate. To use, 3/4 tsp. is used per quart of water.
I am planning to use this only for surfaces contaminated with raw meat or in bathrooms. It will replace the product, 409 in my home as I am under the impression that Basic G is a safe alternative. Do you have other suggestions for a safe (for humans and the environment) product that could be used for the previously mentioned applications? Thanks
Debra’s Answer
The law requires that companies list substances on the MSDS sheet as hazardous ingredients because they are hazardous. Yes, hazardous to humans and the environment.
I don’t have time today to look up all these chemicals and write out their health effects. But you can type each one into your favorite search engine and find out how they are hazardous to health.
In my kitchen, I cut meat on a cutting board that is used only for that purpose, then I put it in the sink and scrub it with hot hot water and soap, and let it air dry on the dish rack. I’ve had no problems with contamination.
In the bathroom, vinegar or hydrogen peroxide will kill germs, also hot water, or a steam machine.
Readers, any other suggestions?
