If you look at the ingredients in Lucky Charms, you'll see TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE listed.
What Is Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)?
Trisodium phosphate, commonly called TSP, is a packaged, blended cleaning product consisting of 75 to 80 percent trisodium phosphate and 20 to 25 percent sodium carbonate. TSP usually comes in the form of an odorless dry powder that must be thoroughly mixed into hot water to form a mostly clear solution, though slightly cloudy. Applied with sponges or scrub brushes, TSP is an effective, heavy-duty cleaner for problem areas around the house that may be sooty, greasy, or dirty.
Though bans on phosphates are in effect in many communities, TSP, where legal, is often favored by contractors and painters to ensure that the surface will be clean, dust-free, and able to take the paint.
WHAT YOU CAN CLEAN WITH TSP:
Walls, ceiling, trim, and other woodwork before painting
Mold and mildew from decks
House siding
Soot on chimney mantels
Greasy stains and unidentifiable stains
Lead paint dust
Beams or joists in crawlspace
Mold in the home, before mold remediation
Kitchen walls near cook areas before painting
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
TSP is toxic and can cause eye and skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. TSP requires care when you work with it. Always use eye protection and waterproof gloves when handling or cleaning with TSP. Also wear full skin protection, including long sleeves and long pants. Safety precautions apply to both dry and mixed or diluted forms of TSP.
TSP IS LINKED TO CANCER, KIDNEY DAMAGE, CALCIUM DEFICIENCY, AND OSTEOPOROSIS.
Food Safety Report: Lucky Charms, Stamford, CT, USA
If you look at the ingredients in Lucky Charms, you'll see TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE listed.
What Is Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)?
Trisodium phosphate, commonly called TSP, is a packaged, blended cleaning product consisting of 75 to 80 percent trisodium phosphate and 20 to 25 percent sodium carbonate. TSP usually comes in the form of an odorless dry powder that must be thoroughly mixed into hot water to form a mostly clear solution, though slightly cloudy. Applied with sponges or scrub brushes, TSP is an effective, heavy-duty cleaner for problem areas around the house that may be sooty, greasy, or dirty.
Though bans on phosphates are in effect in many communities, TSP, where legal, is often favored by contractors and painters to ensure that the surface will be clean, dust-free, and able to take the paint.
WHAT YOU CAN CLEAN WITH TSP:
Walls, ceiling, trim, and other woodwork before painting
Mold and mildew from decks
House siding
Soot on chimney mantels
Greasy stains and unidentifiable stains
Lead paint dust
Beams or joists in crawlspace
Mold in the home, before mold remediation
Kitchen walls near cook areas before painting
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
TSP is toxic and can cause eye and skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. TSP requires care when you work with it. Always use eye protection and waterproof gloves when handling or cleaning with TSP. Also wear full skin protection, including long sleeves and long pants. Safety precautions apply to both dry and mixed or diluted forms of TSP.
TSP IS LINKED TO CANCER, KIDNEY DAMAGE, CALCIUM DEFICIENCY, AND OSTEOPOROSIS.