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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:41 pm
by pessen
I had never thought of that with regards to pallets before. Below is an article talking some more about the dangers of pallets that have been treated with chemicals.
http://www.pallettruth.com/2011/03/the-list-of-problems-with-wood-pallets-seems-to-never-end/
Pallets:not so good anymore!
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:07 pm
by jimsjinx
I am a ret. fireman/paramedic. I want to pass on that, in my many pallet fires I responded to, the smoke and dust from these things is downright dangerous. I used to use old pallet wood for stuff, but after the DOT training telling us how much stuff is used to treat these things, I am scared to use them for anything other than what they were made for. Arsenic, cyanide, ethilene glycol, formalihyde, and about 6 different pesticides, are used in the making of some pallets. I know the oak ones are tempting to use for projects, but it just isn't worth it! jimsjinx
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:26 pm
by dasgud
Bah! there goes half my wood for projects...
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:13 pm
by pugetsoundwa
Yeppers, its a raw deal as in my area theres companies almost begging people to take used pallets off their hands..We bought a LOPI ENDEAVOR this last Nov. I considered pallets till wife showed me articles..
wow
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:57 pm
by mrhart
That's crazy!
Who-da thunk it?
Thanks for the info