Safely Dispose ISO
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badbee
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I respect everyone's desire to be environmentally aware but it is overkill in this scenario. ISO is a strong solvent but it is still a basic hydrocarbon and breaks down quickly and naturally, it's not especially toxic (though still poisonous to drink). It would only be an explosion risk if it was pumped into the sewers in very large quantities.
ISO is a little like bleach, you have to be cautious of the caustic and solvent capabilities but it is otherwise fairly safe for the environment (compared to all the other nasty chemicals in your house) when introduced at low concentrations.
Here is a link (found randomly) that shows Yale considers it safe for direct disposal via sanitary sewers (don't put in a septic tank or storm sewer) https://ehs.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/sanitary-sewar-disposal.pdf
ISO is a little like bleach, you have to be cautious of the caustic and solvent capabilities but it is otherwise fairly safe for the environment (compared to all the other nasty chemicals in your house) when introduced at low concentrations.
Here is a link (found randomly) that shows Yale considers it safe for direct disposal via sanitary sewers (don't put in a septic tank or storm sewer) https://ehs.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/sanitary-sewar-disposal.pdf