API liquid test kit question

[Maridia]

The lids leak like crazy, so I've been using my thumb. Is the liquid dangerous with skin contact? I always wash my hands thoroughly after. Just want to know if I'll die of cancer or anything. ^^


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[Leeatl]

I would imagine the chemicals are not the best for your skin , but whatever from your thumb may affect the test .

 

[Maridia]

So far, it doesn't seem so. But I should probably think of an alternative. Thanks for the response.


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[lksdrinker]

I think you'll live. Take a look at the bottles; one is a bit more caustic than the rest and has a more serious warning on it. Might be one of the nitrate solutions but I cant recall for sure.

 

[Delapool]

Yes, I think it mentions in the guidebook somewhere not to use your thumb (as might contaminate results rather than any serious safety issues).

 

[jeffh129]

Contact API, explain your problem and they will send you new caps for free !


Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

 

[ScaryFatKidGT]

The glass tube caps do leak pretty bad, I just use them then rinse everything off