Poop-Freeze Aerosol Refrigerant
Poop Freeze
Will wonders never cease! The greatest thing since cheese in a tube. OMG. Poop Freeze “frosts” poop in order to make it easier to pick-up. This frosting gets rid of most smells right away. Sorry, this one gets a thumbs down from me - it takes a great amount of “suspended disbelief” for anyone to fall for any claims of this product being “environmentally friendly”.
From the Poop-Freeze website:
Our mission is to provide pet owners with environmentally friendly products to help make their waste removal problems quick, easy and safe.
We are committed to bring to you the “Best of Class” waste removal products and pet supplies offered by socially responsible companies.
POOP-FREEZE™ is a specially formulated aerosol freeze spray that, upon contact, forms a frosty film on dog poop (or cat poop) to harden the surface for easy pick-up. POOP-FREEZE is a great companion to a pooper scooper for clean fast dog poop or cat poop disposal.
POOP-FREEZE contains no CFC’s and is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Totally safe for both humans and pets when used as directed.
Okay, let’s practice a tiny bit of critical thinking. The manufacturer has stated three things that catch my eye and set off my internal warning bells:
1. “environmentally friendly” and “socially responsible”;
2. aerosol freeze spray, no CFC’s;
3. totally safe
A conspicuous omission on their website - what are the CONTENTS of the can? Can we have a list of ingredients for Poop-Freeze, please?
Doing some research on the web, I found this at ASOTVI:
What’s in the can is tetrafluoroethane, a chemical that is minus sixty-two degrees Fahrenheit.
However, what is important to note about this product is that while it may appear to be somewhat of a novelty, it is not a toy and it can actually be very dangerous. The product comes with numerous warnings on it that should be observed and taken seriously. This chemical needs to be stored in a cool place and the container can explode if subjected to temperatures over 120 degrees, which can happen if left in a car in the sun. The chemical itself, at -62 degrees, has the ability to cause frostbite injury if it comes in contact with the skin. Furthermore, the package warnings also advise that the fumes from it can also make you sick. So if you wish to use this product, please do it very carefully. Being exposed to sub-zero chemicals is no joke.
Material Safety Data Sheet on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
Product name : 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
Chemical formula : CF3CH2F
Synonyms : Freon 134A, “SUVA” Tran A/C
Physical and Chemical Properties
Form : Liquefied gas.
Color : Colorless.
Odor : Slight ethereal odor.
Vapor pressure : @ 25 deg. C: 96 psig.
Vapor density : 3.18 (air = 1)
Boiling point (C) : -26.5
Water solubility : @25 deg C: 0.15 wt. %
Specific gravity : Gas (H2O = 1)
Evaporation rate : Gas
Hazards Identification Emergency Overview
Liquid and gas under pressure.
Can cause rapid suffocation.
May cause frostbite.
Potential Health Effects
Routes of entry : Inhalation.
Acute effects : Inhalation of high concentration of vapors is harmful and may cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness or death. Vapors reduce oxygen available for breathing. Liquid may cause frostbite.
First Aid Measures General Advice
Eye contact : Immediately flush with copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin contact : If frostbite occurs, flush affected areas with lukewarm water.
Ingestion : None.
Inhalation : Immediately remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Use what is appropriate for surrounding fire.
Specific hazards : Cylinder rupture may occur under fire conditions. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Stay upwind.
Stability and Reactivity
Stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid : Storage in poorly ventilated areas. Storage near heat source.
Materials to avoid : Alkali, alkaline earth metals, and molten salts.
Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition products are hazardous. Can be decomposed by temperature (open flame or glowing metal surface) forming hydrofluoric acid and possibly carbonyl fluoride.
See also TOXNET Hazardous Substances Databank
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lists these other common household products containing the ingredient 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane:
Pennzoil Bikes Only Fix A Flat Arts & Crafts aerosol 35-55%
Sprayway Lint and Dust Remover No. 804 Arts & Crafts aerosol 20-30%
Carquest Fix A Flat Auto Products aerosol 10-55%
Pennzoil Roadside Fix A Flat Auto Products aerosol 10-55%
Carquest Fix A Flat-09/06/2002 Auto Products aerosol 10-55%
Pennzoil Bikes Only Fix A Flat-09/06/2002 Auto Products aerosol 30-50%
Auto Air Conditioning Refrigerant 134a 12 oz. Auto Products liquid
Pyroil Tire Inflator with Hose Auto Products aerosol 20-40%
Puncture Seal Non flammable Auto Products liquid 4-7%
Pennzoil Roadside Fix A Flat-09/06/2002 Auto Products aerosol 10-55%
Puncture Seal Non flammable-09/01/1998 Auto Products liquid 20-40%
Pyroil R-134A Refrigerant Auto Products aerosol 100%
CLR Power Plumber Home Maintenance liquefied gas
Sprayway Clean Jet-100 No. 805 Home Maintenance aerosol 100%
Sprayway Dust It No. 519 Home Office aerosol 20%
Sprayway Chewing Gum Remover No. 802 Inside the Home aerosol 20-30%
Dust Buster Inside the Home aerosol
Notes:
[1] R. S. Basu and D. P. Wilson (1989) Thermophysical properties of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a). International Journal of Thermophysics. Volume 10, Number 3.
Replies
Good work! Thank you very much!
I always wanted to write in my blog something like that. Can I take part of your post to my site?
Of course, I will add backlink?
Sincerely, Reader
Hello. Your site displays incorrectly in Firefox, but content excellent! Thank you for your wise words.
Allowing that I’m unaware of the current definition of “Environmentally Friendly” (“EF”), I’ll make the presumption that what the term actually means is “environmentally non-harmful”.
After all, to be “environmentally friendly” a product would have to actually benefit the environment by its being used; whereas I’m under the impression that most (if not all) “Green” products are merely less harmful to the environment than their “non-green” counterparts.
Bearing that in mind – I don’t see from your blog just what your “Green” opposition is since you don’t actually make mention thereof in your posting.
But to address the 3 things which caught your eye and set off your internal warning bells:
1. “Environmentally friendly” and “socially responsible”
1a. Well the stuff doesn’t deplete the ozone and it’s no more of a greenhouse gas than water vapor.
2. Aerosol freeze spray, no CFC’s
2a. Ok, so I can’t really address that since it IS an aerosol freeze spray and it’s NOT a CFC.
3. totally safe
3a. Well the actually quote from the text is “Totally safe for both humans and pets when used as directed”. Which it is. Water is totally safe for humans and pets when used as directed. As are paperclips and jelly beans; both of which can and may cause harm when used other than prudently.
I understand that you don’t like the marketing of the stuff, that’s your prerogative; but you failed to make your case that the stuff doesn’t meet the current definition of “environmentally friendly” nor did you explain what your 3 “bell ringers” have to do with your decrying it as non-“EF”.
But you did do a fine job of copying and pasting from another website