SarahC07 0 #1 September 18, 2004 So, to make a long story short... I landed (in the coolest way possible ... AND it was a C license accuracy) and well there was mass quantities of powdered ant killer... AND now, it is all over the top skin of my main... My first suggestion to remove the posion was to use some pressurized air.... that didn't work... at all... Next, I took a moist towelette (really just a damp paper towel) to my canopy .... kinda worked... but after the water evaporated the powdered ant killer still appeared to be there... So, right now, It is hanging up... tomorrow morning, I'm going to pack it and jump it immediately... in hopes that the stuff will just fall off... Anyone else had a similar problem (probably not...) Or have any other bright ideas on what to do... I know I'm going to hear about posting this... but I'm kinda worried about my canopy... What if it opens tomorrow and just falls apart... well, I'll get my cutaway.... Bah, but I doubt it will just fall apart... Will the ant killer hurt my canopy? (I know I'm going to hear about posting about this tomorrow.... ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #2 September 18, 2004 Hold your breath on the opening! Might be more dangerous to you. I'm going to test this blow away theory myself tomorrow. I accidentally left my jump suit at my mom's place and by the time it got sent to me, the level of doghair was absurd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jethers203 0 #3 September 18, 2004 Although I have never had ant killer on any of my canopies, I did get some oil from the hanger floor on one. It looked pretty bad so one of the riggers recomended lighter fluid on a paper towel and it came right off. I normally wouldn't use lighter fluid on my canopy, but it worked. Don't try this unless you test it on a small part of the material and I would ask someone like a rigger for suggestions first. Clint D-24352 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeeeeeFly 0 #4 September 20, 2004 I would ask the DZ for the box of Ant Killer powder. Thus you can see what is in the ant killer. I would do this b/c there is a substance that is quite common to ant incecticides called Boric acid. It is a white powder used that ants are quite suceptable too. It is not too friendly and is a low pHd acid but none the less it will do damage over time. I don't know what I would use to get rid of the powder other than water. Acetone is a good solvent and is similar to the effects of the lighter fluid that the other poster used, you can find it as nail polish remover, also try alcohol, its also a good solvent for this sort of thing. But I would contact performance textiles or some other mill that manufactures the nylon. Hope this helps ~G~ "The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #5 September 20, 2004 Okay, just to update... I jumped my canopy... and I did not fall apart... But there are still remains of the ant killer on my canopy. I'm going to venture a call to PD maybe and see what they suggest.... Thanks for the tips guys. I'm not so interested in mixing this ant poison with other chemicals... BUT I will check the ingredients ... Thanks, again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #6 September 21, 2004 Do a water jump.. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #7 September 21, 2004 QuoteI'm going to venture a call to PD maybe and see what they suggest.... This is probably going to be the best direction towards a solution.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #8 September 22, 2004 I apologize for my ignorance. That is all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #9 September 22, 2004 I would be more worried about getting the chemicals on you than on your canopy. I worked hazmat for over a year in the Air Force, and learned that even though your skin may be tough a lot of chemicals will be absorbed through it. Poisens especially. If you are sweating then it's much easier for the toxins to get into your system and make you sick. A lot of the time these poisens will stay in your system for long times, causing rather harmfull effects on internal organ's like livers (this will reduce your drinking abilities). Spray your canopy down with fresh water, and then hang it to dry. Getting the canopy wet is not the worst thing in the world as long as it dries evenly. I have heard of using mineral spirits to clean greases off of canopy's before, but you shouldn't need to come to that for poisen. Freshwater spary should work well for you. Stay away from poisens, because some times ants are more resialant than humans. That's all I have to say about that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #10 September 23, 2004 After calling PD, I learned what I need to do: Fill a large bucket with water, empty an entire box of baking soda into the water and swirl my canopy around in it for about 2 hours, to neutralize the chemicals. Just thought I would share for future reference... although calling the manufacturer is the best way to go... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #11 September 23, 2004 Checking with the manufacturer is always best. You did the best thing, by contacting PD. Chuc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #12 September 24, 2004 I'm glad you have gotten this taken care of. Chemicals are some dangerous shit. We as a society have grown accustome to having them arround the house. Look under your kitchen sink, and tell me what you find. I bet you 3/4 of it is lethal in small dosages if absorbded in the wrong manner!!! Check it out for yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
