Scented cat litter in the coop?

PDZ is zeolite, a mineral product which as stated by previous posters: binds ammonia, and then releases it slowly over time. It is used in animal bedding, and also used in the aquarium hobby to bind ammonia out of the water. It is a wonderful addition to compost b/c of the mineral content of it, as well as the fact that it holds the nitrogen, preventing it from gassing off.
 
A bit more sleuthing turned up the MSDS sheet for sweet PDZ:

http://www.sweetpdz.com/faqs.html

Is Sweet PDZ safe?
Yes, Sweet PDZ is all natural, non-toxic and non hazardous.

Elsewhere on their site
Sweet PDZ is an all-natural,
non-hazardous and non-toxic mineral.

Will Sweet PDZ harm the environment?
No, recycle all-natural Sweet PDZ in pastures and gardens as a fertilizer and soil amendment. Sweet PDZ is pH neutral.


From www.shop.2farm.com(shop.2farm.com/pdf/msds/A0001060.pd)

MSDS - SWEET PDZ
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Issued January 8, 2004 [/FONT][/FONT]
Section 1. Product Identification

[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Trade Name: Sweet PDZ
Chemical Name: Potassium-calcium-sodium-aluminosilicate
Synonyms: Clinoptilolite
Distributed by Pestell Minerals & Ingredients, New Hamburg, ON Canada
24 Hour Emergency Telephone (Canutec): 613-996-6666 [/FONT][/FONT]
Section 2. Health Hazard Data
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Hazardous Ingredients: May contain 0.07 - 0.10% Free Silica
Routes of Entry: Inhalation
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Prolonged exposure to respirable silica may cause health risks
Signs of Exposure: None [/FONT][/FONT]
Section 3. First Aid Measures
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Swallowing: If large quantities ingested, contact physician for permission to induce vomiting
Skin: None
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air
Eye Contact: Immediate flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes
Note to Physician: If this product has been treated with a material of a hazardous nature, identify material and treat accordingly. [/FONT][/FONT]
Section 4. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Appearance and Odor: White, odorless
Boiling/Freezing Point: N/A
Melting Point: 1,800oF
Vapor Pressure/Density: N/A
Specific Gravity: 1.5 - 1.7
Solubility in Water/Evaporation Rate: N/A [/FONT][/FONT]
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Hazard
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Flashpoint (oF): N/A
LEL/UEL: N/A
Flammable Limits: N/A
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None [/FONT][/FONT]
Section 6. Reactivity Data
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Stability: Product is stable
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): N/A
Hazardous Polymerization: None [/FONT][/FONT]
Section 7. Safe Handling/Use
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]It is recommended to ensure compliance with various state or federal regulations that any significant quantities spilled in surface waters be reported to appropriate state or federal officials. Spill should be cleaned up in a manner that does not generate dust and disposed of in a landfill. If raw material has been treated with toxic or hazardous substances materials should be disposed of accordingly. Avoid breathing nuisance dust. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Section 8. Exposure Controls/Measures [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Respiratory Protection: Wear OSHA approved dust respirators to avoid nuisance dust when permissible exposure limit might be exceeded.
Local Exhaust: Exhaust ventilation is recommended for operations where the permissible exposure limit might be exceeded.
Gloves: Not necessary
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles
Other Protective Equipment: N/A [/FONT][/FONT]
Section 9. Ecological Considerations
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Waterfowl Toxicity: None known
Aquatic Toxicity: None known
Food Chain Concentration Potential: None expected
Biochemical Oxygen Demand: None. Product is not biodegradable
Atmospheric: Contains no ozone depleting substances [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]Disclaimer[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana]This information contained herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We do not suggest or guarantee that any hazards listed herein are the only ones which exist. Pestell Minerals & Ingredients makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, concerning the safe use of this material in your process or combination with any other substances. Effects can be aggravated by other materials and/or this material may aggravate or add to the effects of other materials. This material may be released from gas, liquid or solid materials made directly or indirectly from it. User has the sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the materials for any use and the manner of use contemplated. User must meet all applicable safety and health standard [/FONT][/FONT]

Last edited: Jul 3, 2013

Based on this information, I consider this product to be safe, but I'd not be slinging it around in the air. I bought my first bag of PDZ this winter, and am using it sparingly in my DL.

As for kitty litter. NO!!! Absolutely not safe. The clumping kind could turn to cement in the chicken's crop, and the non clumping kind (the old fashioned clay) could also cause a blockage. The kinds made of high roughage material could also be a hazard if eaten by a chicken.
 
As a way to give the coop a cleaner odor and a better floor overall in the coop

If your coop has bad odors, you might want to reassess your manure management.

For regular maintenance and bug control, I routinely make a mixture of 16 oz 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, 1 oz peppermint oil, 1 teaspoon Dawn dishwashing liquid. Add ingredients to a spray bottle and have at it inside the coop, spraying down walls, ceiling, etc.

Kills many undesirables on contact, leaves a minty refreshing scent behind that spiders and other undesirables detest.

Hope this helps.
 
If your coop has bad odors, you might want to reassess your manure management.
Ditto Dat^^^


For regular maintenance and bug control, I routinely make a mixture of 16 oz 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, 1 oz peppermint oil, 1 teaspoon Dawn dishwashing liquid. Add ingredients to a spray bottle and have at it inside the coop, spraying down walls, ceiling, etc.
Not sure that's great for birds sensitive systems.
 

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