Magic Erasers

[LizStreithorst]

I just heard that these are safe to use in the tank for wipe downs and do a good job on algae removal.  I have my doubts but I'v got them on my grocery store list for tomorrow so I can find out for myself.  Does anyone have experience using these things for wipe downs?

[BillT]

Are these white board erasers?

[LizStreithorst]

I don't know what white board erasers are.  The ones I'm talking about are these http://www.mrclean.com/en-us/shop-products/magic-erasers/magic-eraser-original

[BillT]

I would have my doubts about using this.
I am guessing it has some chemicals in it for washing purposes (it says it has magic scrubbers- sounds like a chemical to me).
If you really want to try to, test on some expendable fish, or snails or something.

[LizStreithorst]

I will.  I have expendable fish.

[Mugwump]

I wouldn't use them...MSDS says it contains

https://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=brands&id=16003386

"Ingredients from MSDS/Label
Chemical   CAS No / Unique ID   Percent
Formaldehyde-Melamine-Sodium bisulfite copolymer   999999-89-1"

"Chemical Information
Chemical Name:    Formaldehyde-Melamine-Sodium bisulfite copolymer
CAS Registry Number:    999999-89-1
Synonyms:    ***No information available at this time***

Information from other National Library of Medicine databases
Health Studies:    ***No information available in HSDB at this time***
Toxicity Information:    
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[wsantia1]

I use it to clean my toilet bowls and sinks. I wouldn't use it in my fish tanks.

[BillT]

MSDS,good way to get info.

[LizStreithorst]

Thanks guys.  The make up of the product is rather worrisome.  I still want to try it on expendable fish and find out for myself.

[Mugwump]

MSDS,good way to get info.

..+1....yup..

[LizStreithorst]

I won't test it on the big Dots until after I send you yours, Mug. 

[Mugwump]

I won't test it on the big Dots until after I send you yours, Mug.

"Formaldehyde-Melamine-Sodium bisulfite copolymer" says don't even bother buying one...

[LizStreithorst]

OK.  I'd like to try it but I won't.

Is Jan still making those crocheted scrubbies?  I want to buy some huge ones.  I've 'bout worn out the ones you sent me a long time ago.

[wiggs]

Liz, I can make you some more. Give me a little time to find the nylon netting that I make it out of, I will have to dive into my craft closet to look for it... lol   even Jon runs when he knows that I`m going into my crafts.  lol 

[LizStreithorst]

That's very nice of you, Jan.  Your crafts closet sounds like Barb's  She told me once that hers was so full that when she opened the door things would fall out.