Novice collecting bits for smoker, help!

aussiealice · 02-14-2012, 05:58 PM

Hi there,

I live in Australia. I am collecting bits to make an Ugly Drum Smoker. I have found it super difficult to find a gallon drum to use but have found one that previously had "metolachlor" in it. Anyone know what it is? Looks clean and has been cleaned with caustic soda, plus I'll burn it out to remove any remnants. Do you think this will suffice?

I have also scavenged a couple of stainless steel beer kegs which I plan to turn into smokers as well. The outside of them is galvanised though and I vaguely remember someone saying galvanised = bad? Is that right?

Any other tips, send em my way.

Cheers for the help!

Harbormaster · 02-14-2012, 06:03 PM

"Metolachlor has been detected in ground and surface waters and concentrations ranging from 0.08 to 4.5 parts per billion (ppb) throughout the U.S.[5] It is classified as a Category C pesticide by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) which indicates limited evidence of carcinogenicity.[6] Evidence of the bioaccumulation of metolachlor in edible species of fish as well as its adverse effect on the growth and development raise concerns on its effects on human health. There is no set maximum concentration (maximum contaminant level, MCL) for metolachlor that is allowed in drinking water, the US EPA does have a health advisory level (HAL) of 0.525 mg/L.

Metolachlor induces cytotoxic and genotoxic effects in human lymphocytes.[7] Genotoxic effects have also been observed in tadpoles exposed to metolachlor.[8] Evidence also reveals that metolachlor affects cell growth. Cell division in yeast was reduced,[9] and chicken embryos exposed to metolchlor showed a significant decrease in the average body mass compared to the control."

It's an herbicide. No indication if caustic soda cleans the stuff.
So, your call.

Jaskew82 · 02-14-2012, 07:39 PM

I would pass...

Pyle's BBQ · 02-14-2012, 07:45 PM

According to the MSDS, I would pass.

http://www.syngentaprofessionalprodu...S/03_12598.pdf

Ole Man Dan · 02-14-2012, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiealice

Hi there,

I live in Australia. I am collecting bits to make an Ugly Drum Smoker. I have found it super difficult to find a gallon drum to use but have found one that previously had "metolachlor" in it. Anyone know what it is? Looks clean and has been cleaned with caustic soda, plus I'll burn it out to remove any remnants. Do you think this will suffice?

I have also scavenged a couple of stainless steel beer kegs which I plan to turn into smokers as well. The outside of them is galvanised though and I vaguely remember someone saying galvanised = bad? Is that right?
Any other tips, send em my way. Cheers for the help!

Pass it by. Metolachlor is dangerous,nasty stuff. (Pesticide family???)
You might burn it all out, but what if you don't get it all???

02-14-2012, 05:58 PM	#1
aussiealice Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 02-12-12 Location: Perth, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Novice collecting bits for smoker, help! Hi there, I live in Australia. I am collecting bits to make an Ugly Drum Smoker. I have found it super difficult to find a gallon drum to use but have found one that previously had "metolachlor" in it. Anyone know what it is? Looks clean and has been cleaned with caustic soda, plus I'll burn it out to remove any remnants. Do you think this will suffice? I have also scavenged a couple of stainless steel beer kegs which I plan to turn into smokers as well. The outside of them is galvanised though and I vaguely remember someone saying galvanised = bad? Is that right? Any other tips, send em my way. Cheers for the help!

02-14-2012, 06:03 PM	#2
Harbormaster Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"Metolachlor has been detected in ground and surface waters and concentrations ranging from 0.08 to 4.5 parts per billion (ppb) throughout the U.S.[5] It is classified as a Category C pesticide by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) which indicates limited evidence of carcinogenicity.[6] Evidence of the bioaccumulation of metolachlor in edible species of fish as well as its adverse effect on the growth and development raise concerns on its effects on human health. There is no set maximum concentration (maximum contaminant level, MCL) for metolachlor that is allowed in drinking water, the US EPA does have a health advisory level (HAL) of 0.525 mg/L. Metolachlor induces cytotoxic and genotoxic effects in human lymphocytes.[7] Genotoxic effects have also been observed in tadpoles exposed to metolachlor.[8] Evidence also reveals that metolachlor affects cell growth. Cell division in yeast was reduced,[9] and chicken embryos exposed to metolchlor showed a significant decrease in the average body mass compared to the control." It's an herbicide. No indication if caustic soda cleans the stuff. So, your call. __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR, EE/DU mutt); Brinkman Cimmaron; Chuckwagon Cooker; 22.5" OTG (DT); Two 22.5" Bar-B-Kettles; One 18.5" Bar-B-Kettle; Smokey Joes (A, K); Genesis Silver C (DU); 3 WGAs (EZ, DE, N); 3 SJPs (DT, DU, DR). "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

02-14-2012, 07:39 PM	#3
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Airmont, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would pass... __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

02-14-2012, 07:45 PM	#4
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	According to the MSDS, I would pass. http://www.syngentaprofessionalprodu...S/03_12598.pdf __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ