Question 1

Does this product decompose, or dissolve tree roots?

Accepted Answer

Yes..., that said this product chemically burns just the location the root that comes in contact with the liquid. In the same breath the product dissipates a short distance from the drain field pipe. But in so much as dissolving roots..., after the area is killed the wood will rot, but nothing will disolve wood/roots overnight. 
Bottom line, copper sulphate when used properly prevents root issues.

Question 2

Is this just for septic tanks?

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No, this is not just for septic tanks, I don't have a septic tank but have been using this for about 7 years. I had roots that kept growing through at the joints of the pipes, (no plumber will tell you that copper sulfate will destroy the roots and keep everything dead for a a nice little radius around those joints); the same joints that The Roots come in through, when you put this in (you do it at night) it sucks out through those same joints and gets in the soil and stays there and kills everything. I haven't had a flooded basement in about 6 1/2 years. I do it every 2/3 weeks, I wait till night when everybody is already in bed, I pour the entire thing into the toilet flush until it's gone and then make sure nobody does anything until the next day. Use common sense, if it rains a lot, it grows a lot, so you would use it more in the spring once a month in the summer and whatever your fall does, if it rains a lot use it more if it doesn't, once a month. My pipes are great, the roots are gone, and I don't have to worry about it.

Question 3

Can this be used in the shower drain?

Accepted Answer

Not it is not advisable. To control roots in a municipal city sewer, apply 2 pounds of the Zep Root Kill in ½ increments at a time into the toilet nearest the sewer line. Repeat the application until the 2 pounds have been added. Another option is to remove the cleanout plug and pour the entire bottle directly into sewer line, then flush the closet toilet several times.

Question 4

Can this product be used in the state of florida?

Accepted Answer

Contact the Florida Department of Natural Resources and or Department of Environmental Protection Agency for product usage outside of the label.

ASIN	B081253ZF5
Brand	Zep
Brand Name	Zep
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 1,393 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	20021709007354
Item Weight	9 Pounds
Liquid Volume	2 Litres
Manufacturer	Zep
Net Quantity	3628.739 Grams
Number of Items	4
Part Number	ZROOT24
Product Benefits	Dissolves tree roots in sewer systems and pipes, Safe for septic systems and pipes, Does not harm trees and shrubs Product Benefits Dissolves tree roots in sewer systems and pipes, Safe for septic systems and pipes, Does not harm trees and shrubs See more
Scent	Unscented
State of Matter	Solid
State of matter	Solid
Unit Count	3628.739 Grams

Zep Root Kill 2 lb ZROOT24 (Case of 4) Drain and Septic Care, Professional Strength Formula

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