Question 1

"Harmful to humans if absorbed through the skin"  how is it safe for use in shoes, even after drying, will get sweaty again, then absorb 4-tert-amyl?

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The MSDS info (accessed via Chemblink) doesn't directly say how long 4-tert-amylphenol is stable in the open. It does biodegrade into "less toxic" materials in an unspecified amount of time, though doesn't list what these are. It may well be possible that, partially given the small amount per use, none of the original compound is left after letting sit for the stated amount of time. MSDS info on "small spills" only suggests disposing what was spilled and cleaning the exposed surface with water. The product is only 0.05% 4-tert-amylphenol (and most likely contains some decent amount of water as a solvent as a part of the inert ingredients), so absorption -particularly of unsafe amounts- seems unlikely.

Question 2

Can this remove mold on leather shoes? Trying to save my sandals from mildew.

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The product is a disinfectant, and the active ingredients will kill mold on your leather sandals - it's not just a deodorizer. Leather doesn't appear to be one of the surfaces listed not to use the product on unless it's also polished, but I'd probably test the spray on some other leather product to make sure the alcohol doesn't cause any minor damage. If it's faux leather (really plastic), then there shouldn't be any difference from use on other shoes.

Question 3

Is this the 5oz or 7.2 as in the product details.....

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Hello G. Mitchell,This can is 5oz. size.Thank you,Richard

Question 4

What are the ingredients?

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Active ingredients are 2-Phenylphenol (.20%), 4-tweet-Amylphenol (.05%), and Ethanol (53%). The remaining 46.75% is listed only as Inert Ingredients.

ASIN	B000QCOF1M
Best Sellers Rank	#192,065 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #188 in Disinfectant Sprays & Liquids
Brand	Bacten
Brand Name	Bacten
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 2,195 Reviews
Item Form	Aerosol
Item Weight	5 ounces
Manufacturer	Hickory Brands, Inc.
Model Number	Disinfectant
Number of Items	1
Part Number	97538
Scent	unscented
UPC	041468030031
Unit Count	5 Ounce

Gear/Gym/Shoe Disinfectant & Deodorizer for locker rooms, gym bags, helmets and cotton, polyester fabric and leather shoes (5 Ounces)

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