[Peter57]

Hi there, I am attempting to make a de-naturing dust mite allergen spray for use on my carpets.

After reading this paper http://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/rd/report/theses/docs/20090203_g99.pdf (table 8 lists the potential salts that would be most effective)

I have concluded that making a 3% solution of Cerium chloride would be the best way to go.

I have read the MSDS for Cerium Chloride and know to take extreme care when mixing the solution.

Would the final 3% solution be safe as a carpet spray?

Of the list in table 8:

Lanthanum chloride
Yttrium Chloride
Strontium Chloride
Calcium Chloride

Which of these would be safe to use as a household carpet spray at a 3% solution?

The paper states that they are all safe to use as potential sprays, I just want to check that with you guys first.

Many thanks.

[Peter57]

On further investigation, I have concluded that calcium chloride is the only one I would consider safe enough to use in my home.

What will happen if i mix a 3% solution of water and calcium chloride? will the result still give a chemical with the desired de-naturing effects on allergens?

I am attempting to synthesise the 3% calcium chloride solution used in this study.... (page 7 table

http://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/rd/report/theses/docs/20090203_g99.pdf

[Peter57]

what do I get if i mix calcium chloride with water?

[Peter57]

ie: will the calcium chloride change chemically when mixed with water?

[Arkcon]

Hi Peter57:, I hope you don't mind my merging similar topics across sub-forums, but its more helpful if all the similar questions are together.  I'm guessing you have some references to a mixture that will help your problem, but don't know ,,, something.  Maybe if you try to give us as many details as possible, we'll get to the information you need.

[Peter57]

Hi there, thanks,

I am exploring the options relating to making my own anti allergen dust mite spray, in the paper I have referenced they tested a 3% calcium chloride solution.

Do they simply mean they mixed calcium chloride with water to a concentration of 3% ?

[408]

3%= 3g/100g of water.  It will not change in water