Really nice. I don't even know how serious is this, I'm just pasting it for your own evaluation:
How was it treated? USDA regulations require manufacturers to treat wooden pallets before shipping to prevent the spread of pathogens. They either treat pallets by fumigating them with methyl bromide, a toxic pesticide, or by heat-treating them in kilns. For reusing purposes, look for pallets stamped with an “HT”, which means they haven’t been exposed to chemicals (at least not in the treating process.) Avoid unmarked pallets or those with “MB” for methyl bromide.
It's from https://www.organicauthority.com/live-grow/repurposed-wood-pallet-toxic
I don't know if it's some alarmist crap or not. But if yours the MB type, maybe some paint or stain could make a protective layer? I really don't know how dangerous this is, I'm guessing not much, since pallets will be handled by people.
Lol. I might paint them but that's about it. Not worried. The world is not safe
I guess it'll not do shit. I mean, we don't now how the treat the wood we buy in shops anyway. And after months or years of exposure to air and weather, any chemical probably was broken into something else. But this is the problems with these articles, the what ifs. If we had a chemistry poal bear to say clearly "this is bullshit", it would be great.
Dude i been burning pallets and breathing the smoke for 40 years. If im not dead the 3-4 years his kids will touch them won't hurt
Good to know, at least now we have your personal experience. If you don't know shit about this and Google for it, you won't want to touch a pallet. They repeat the methyl bromide thing over and over. Thanks for the info, now if some pallet project appears, I'll do it fearless.
(post is archived)