Warning, this was posted on another forum, hope it's alright posting it here John, thought people should know.
Bonnie
Date: July 02, 2005 at 10:50:42
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Subject: grout sealer types
Reply 7
I would stay away from the stand n seal grout sealer. My boyfriend used it and the first day came down with flu like symtoms. We thought nothing of it, and when he felt better he finished the bathroom, and 20 minutes after using the product came down with flu like symtoms again. Except this time he couldnt breath, ached all over so bad he couldnt walk, felt pain in his kidneys and the symtoms are still persisting, 3 days later, No sufficient warning as needing to wear a mask, room was well ventillated, and are contacting the company for further explaination!
Name: Cherilyn
Date: July 18, 2005 at 03:28:01
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Reply 9
My husband and I used (4.5) cans of the Tile Perfect Stand n' Spray on the recommendation of the Home Depot sales associate. We didn't feel any symptoms while spraying, but immediately after, my husband felt a tightening in his chest, difficulty breathing and especially if he took a deep breath, he would start coughing. Since he did the spraying, he felt the effects first. He said that his knees felt weak and he felt nauseated. I started feeling bad maybe an hour after, but my symptoms were not as severe. Still, I felt bad enough to want to go to my local quick care. Since they weren't open that late at night, I called the 24-Hour Emergency Phone at 800-424-9300 and all they said was to go to the emergency room. They weren't helpful at all because I asked what I should be telling the doctor as far as the chemical that may have caused these reactions and they said to bring in the can. We waited until the next day and it seems that the symptoms diminished. We did not stay in the house that was sprayed. I think that played a big part in our recovery. If we had to stay in the house that was sprayed, we would most likely be in the same boat as Bonnie's boyfriend. Even two days later, we don't feel 100% after using this stuff. I agree that there is not enough warning to the user. It says to "avoid breathing vapors," but unless you hold your breath or are wearing a gas mask, I don't see how you can avoid that. It's also nice to know that this stuff is "harmful or fatal if swallowed," but doesn't point out that it is also harmful if inhaled. I'm not going to drink it or huff it, but I do have to breathe. It's supposed to "evaporate harmlessly" but apparently not to humans. I guess it works as indicated, but I don't recommend it because of health concerns.
Monica
Date: July 27, 2005 at 16:48:22
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Last Saturday I used 1 can of Tile Perfect Stand n' Spray in a small bathroom with the overhead vent fan on & the door open for air, (which did not help). Needless to say I just got released from the hospital due to breathing problems, chest pains, etc. I'm still a little lightheaded 5 days later. The warnings on the label suck! The stuff actually smelled pretty good, scary huh. I wish I found this site before I sprayed. Please stay away from this product, I'm SURE this will be taken off the market.
Name: Jay Flynn
Date: August 01, 2005 at 15:32:48
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Subject: grout sealer types
Reply 19
This product did work very well. However at the expense of me being Hospitalized within 1 hour of use. Yes - More than "sufficient" ventilation was used.
The Acute damage to my lungs had me on oxygen respiration for 4 days.
The side effects from this product are NO JOKE. They are DEADLY.
We will not know for weeks just how extensive the long term damage is to my lungs - not if - how much damage.
My family was traumatized with the thought of losing me to this chemical poisoning.
Needless to say - Home Depot has been contacted.
Now - this Manufacturer must be held accountable and STOP risking the lives of it's consumers.
