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     Doug Wilson Rating: N/A |
Just did the Google thing and Rick, once again, is correct. Although, it will stop it from spreading until you find a way to eradicate the stuff. Stanford University's site discusses some options for removing fungus from books in libraries and Thymol was on the top of the list: Thymol (isopropyl-meta-cresol) is a phenol. It is in crystalline form at room temperature, and sublimes to vapor when heated above 120° Fahrenheit. Thymol is toxic, and can be absorbed through the skin, by inhalation, or by inadvertent ingestion. The major hazard to those using thymol for fumigation is inhalation. Thymol has a pungent odor, however, which serves as a good warning to those working with it. Symptoms of overexposure include gastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and central nervous system overactivity. Very high levels of exposure could result in convulsions, coma, and cardiac or respiratory arrest. Long term effects from repeated exposure include liver and kidney damage, and dermatitis. If not for the fact that it will give you acne, I would probably take the risk of using it... |