Is Goo gone sprayed on clay pots aquarium safe?

[eddie462]

I sprayed Goo Gone adhesive remover onto two terracotta pots to remove the labels. When I took the labels off, I felt the spray still on the pots. I washed the sprayed areas off and I didn’t feel it anymore. Could some of the spray be absorbed into the clay? I know that there are clay based aquarium substrates that absorb fertilizer. So is the same process possible in pots with other chemicals?

[xXInkedPhoenixX]

The answer is yes, unglazed clay pots can absolutely absorb oils, fluids and etc.

[eddie462]

On 7/31/2021 at 9:26 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said:

The answer is yes, unglazed clay pots can absolutely absorb oils, fluids and etc.

Ok thank you. I won’t put them into my aquarium. 

[xXInkedPhoenixX]

Yeah I probably wouldn't risk it, thankfully they're pretty cheap so a plant will do fine in them. I tried to think of some way I'd feel safe using them after something like that but it's not worth it. Usually a good loooong soak in plain water should get the majority of those stickers off. For stubborn glue, I'd let it dry completely then use some sand paper. 

Edited August 1, 2021 by xXInkedPhoenixX
Typos are lame

[eddie462]

On 7/31/2021 at 9:34 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said:

Yeah I probably wouldn't risk it, thankfully they're pretty cheap so a plant will do fine in them. I tried to think of some way I'd feel safe using them after something like that but it's not worth it. Usually a good loooong soak in plain water should get the majority of those stickers off. For stubborn glue, I'd let it dry completely then used some sand paper. 

I should have just used rubbing alcohol since it gases off 

[xXInkedPhoenixX]

Maybe but I think I'd try the water soak method first. I know some of that glue can be stubborn because clay is so hard to get labels to stick to so they use some pretty crazy stuff. 

[mountaintoppufferkeeper]

Depending on where the label is i will cut or break my clay pot cave hole so the label is the portion i remove and avoid the hassle completely. It may be worth soaking the pot in warm water first to loosen that adheasive on the label then trying to peel it off. Id also consider trying distilled white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide to remove labels and then just rinse it after to get any remaining sticker residue off. 

[Biotope Biologist]

Unfortunately PPG-3 Methyl Ether has acute toxicity to aquatic life. As @xXInkedPhoenixX has stated I would not risk it. Next time just use a fine sandpaper or water and a rough sponge. You can absolutely use the pots for plants though, so all is not lost.

Edited August 1, 2021 by Biotope Biologist