Damprid Cancer?

[reiddragons]

We used to have damprids in ohr beardie room to dehumidfy it. I read they can cause cancer, and just removed them. My little guy has been in there with them for months though. What are signs he may have cancer? Or am I worrying too much?

 

[kingofnobbys]

What is the level of relative humidity in the dragon's tank now ?

 

[reiddragons]

What is the level of relative humidity in the dragon's tank now ?

About 35 percent. Im worried about the cancer though, not the humidity.

 

[MrSpectrum]

We used to have damprids in ohr beardie room to dehumidfy it. I read they can cause cancer, and just removed them. My little guy has been in there with them for months though. What are signs he may have cancer? Or am I worrying too much?

IMO, you're worrying too much, especially if the damprids were just in the room, and not in the enclosure.

From: https://www.hunker.com/13416652/safety-of-damprid

Safety of Damprid
By Meadow Milano

DampRid is a household product that prevents mold and mildew development by absorbing excess moisture in the air. The active ingredient in DampRid, calcium chloride, is considered nontoxic and does not emit noxious gases or fumes.

Effects

DampRid can cause skin and minor respiratory irritation. There is no stated information in the Material Data Safety Sheet indicating that the ingredients in DampRid are carcinogenic or cancer-causing. In addition, there are no known chronic health effects caused by DampRid.

I'm somewhat familiar with calcium chloride from a former life (career). It's only a problem if it comes in contact with skin or the dust is breathed in. In a sealed container, there should be no problems.

I can't find anything credible regarding it being carcinogenic. Got a source?
For more, see: damprid toxicity

 

[kingofnobbys]

What is the level of relative humidity in the dragon's tank now ?

About 35 percent. Im worried about the cancer though, not the humidity.

35% REL HUMIDITY is not near high enough to be concerned , now if you were talking 85% .

CaCl2 MSDS : http://www.labchem.com/tools/msds/msds/75446.pdf

 

[MrSpectrum]

From the above link:

Carcinogenicity:
_____CAS# 10035-04-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Proposition 65.

If it didn't make Prop 65's list, I'd sleep soundly that it's not carcinogenic.

 

[CooperDragon]

I've used Damprid in my house (still do in the shower room) and haven't noticed any issues. No fumes or dust etc. I wouldn't worry unless it's ingested or comes in prolonged contact with skin.