Silver_Is_Money
Larry Sayre, Developer of 'Mash Made Easy'
When using the diluted product (2 capfuls in 5 gallons) is it safe to get your hands into your sanitizing work, or is this stuff a rubber gloves and safety goggles all the way proposition?
Safe use and handling of Iodophor
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Silver_Is_Money
Larry Sayre, Developer of 'Mash Made Easy'
Are there any references to its being so non-hazardous that you can put your bare hands in it without concern?
The primary detriment is that it stains skin. Other than that, it's apparently safe.
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Silver_Is_Money
Larry Sayre, Developer of 'Mash Made Easy'
Thanks Martin! I'll wear rubber gloves.
It's similar to the old surgical wash 'Betadine'. Some people were alergic to that stuff.
Thorsbrew
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Or use starsan and dont worry about staining either. Also requires less contact time to sanitize.
Iodophor kills more types of bugs, so it should remain in most brewer's tool kit. I've gone back it being my primary disinfectant and Starsan as the secondary.
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Silver_Is_Money
Larry Sayre, Developer of 'Mash Made Easy'
The SDS (formerly MSDS) for Iodophor seems far less frightening than the SDS for StarSan.
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Silver_Is_Money
Larry Sayre, Developer of 'Mash Made Easy'
Last question: Is Iodophor at the concentration of 2 capfuls in 5 gallons considered to be a no rinse sanitizer?
Be careful. Iodophor strength varies between manufacturers. The National Chemical stuff is stronger than the 5Star stuff. I can't say there is a universal dose.
