Chlordane
Chlordane was used for termite treatment for many years. In 1988 it was
banned in the US. If your home was built prior to 1988 it is very likely that it
was used for termite treatment in your crawlspace. The problem is that it has
not gone away. This product has a life span of 20 to 30 years after application.
If it is present in your home, and if you come in contact with the dirt in the
crawlspace which it is contained, or the dust of rotten wood in the crawlspace
when doing repairs, you could receive chemical burns.
I have been burned several times. The first time I was replacing a small bath
floor. Two days later I had what was equal to second degree burns on my face,
neck, arms and nasal cavity. Three other times doing floor repairs I have had my
face and arms burned, the most recent was August 2001 doing repairs to a house
in Hanahan. Painful? You Bet!
If your home was built prior to 1988 and you have to go into your crawlspace,
take precautions! Wear long sleeves, gloves, a hood and face mask If you have to
do any floor repairs or are doing any digging under your home you also need to
wear a full face respirator. If this product is present and it comes in contact
with your skin or if you breath it in, it will burn you.
If you have other web pages or stories that relates to this subject contact me
donwstephens@knology.net
The following are just a few links to other web sites that tell you about
Chlordane.