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Originally Posted by Bjeanj
My understanding was that as long as you don’t get it on your skin or inhale it, you should be ok.Is that wrong?
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In my opinion, you are not wrong (assuming you don't drink it or allow pets to lap it up). My understanding is that Round Up breaks down once it hits the soil. It would be a larger concern if Round Up was found to be a persistent accumulative toxin, in which case you could have a "hot spot" on your lawn...but that is not the case here.
I would wear long pants, safety glasses and chemical resistant gloves using ANY insecticide, pesticide or fungicide. Check the wind direction before spraying and use with plenty of ventilation. If you are in any way uncomfortable then you should look for another product.
By the by, I would be more concerned with spraying a corrosive material like 30% vinegar (30% acidic is quite corrosive). Here is a link to the
material safety data sheet for 10-30% vinegar. You will note that it is acutely toxic (and could be fatal) by inhalation.
Again, you need to be aware of the hazards and use any chemical per the manufacturer's recommendations. Here is a link to a material safety data sheet for
Roundup. Note that you might want to do a Google search to determine if you have the latest copy (MSDS sheets are generally required to be updated with any changes)