Benzine

[Scattergun2570]

I just saw a video where a guy was servicing HT-100 drag washers,and he drops them into Benzine to soak.. is anyone here familiar with this ?

[Keta]

I use acetone to remove old grease.

[Maxed Out]

 Sounds to me like a low budget service job. Why not just spend a couple bucks on new ht-100's ?? Maybe I'm missing something ¿¿¿

[JasonGotaProblem]

Also why use something so enthusiastically toxic? There are so many other solvents

[thorhammer]

If benzine is a product I'm not aware of, forgive me.

If he's using benzene, you shouldn't, and tell him to use acetone (chemically classified as the universal solvent, in any case). Benzene is very NOT good for you in terms of exposure- I'm an chemist by profession, among other things. We limit exposure to LT 10 PPM in personal care products- you don't want to be getting this on you or breathing it full strength, for certain.

[Scattergun2570]

I use acetone to remove old grease.

I had no knowledge of people cleaning carbon fiber washers..especially with a liquid product. I figured they would just rub them off on a rag or something,add more Cals..

[oc1]

They will become glazed over with what seems to be grease residue and carbon fiber dust.  A solvent and some scrubbing will rejuvenate the surface and bring back the tooth..

[Wompus Cat]

Pretty much EVERYTHING than cleans or penetrates,lubes ,or shines is Deadly when used incorrectly or exposed to a prolonged period these days .
Tap water is bad for you with all the Chemicals they use today to kill bacteria .

Hey   thorhammer
  When I took Chemistry back over 50 years ago H2-0 was designated as the
UNIVERSAL SOLVENT....   lol

We used carbon Tetra chloride and other Horrible chemicals all the time in un-ventilated  areas,no masks or  respirators were even thought of .
Having been in the Automotive Repair Business for many years  I have seen  way too many Health Issues related to the use of Chemicals and exposure to them as well as Deaths . Not even going to try and tell ya about Paint and Body work DEATH associations.
Bottom line is this stuff is cumulative and will get you over the years so except for squirtin a little wd-40 on a Door Hinge outside in a 50 mph  wind at your back always  wear Gloves and masks in a Well Ventilated Area  when using chemicals . Sure it is uncomfortable but I imagine a Coffin or Urn would be too and for a Much Longer Period.

[Gfish]

I have also heard of Auto-paint/body work related problems. It seems to start with a lack of resistance to exposure caused issues, that wasn't there when people first started using the stuff. Culminating in cancer and premature death.

[philaroman]

Tap water is bad for you with all the Chemicals they use today to kill bacteria .

yeah, and fluoridation is a commie plot

[Scattergun2570]

They will become glazed over with what seems to be grease residue and carbon fiber dust.  A solvent and some scrubbing will rejuvenate the surface and bring back the tooth..

And what would you use?

[foakes]

They will become glazed over with what seems to be grease residue and carbon fiber dust.  A solvent and some scrubbing will rejuvenate the surface and bring back the tooth..

And what would you use?

For the best result, a credit card and computer to order new drags.



Best, Fred

[philaroman]

Dawn Platinum 4X, hard toothbrush, elbow grease  
if you have acetone, very nice for initial soak AND final rinse

[alantani]

gotta watch the spellings.  benzEne with an "E" has a chemical formula of C6H6 and is pretty toxic stuff.  we used it all the time in college chem classes in the 70's.  benzIne with an "I" is petroleum naptha and is nowhere near as bad.  petroleum naptha is still flammable has hell and is long term neurotoxin, but it's not as hepatotoxic and does not carry the risks of bone marrow suppression or cancer as benzene.  

[johndtuttle]

Ah, I knew there was a toxicologist in the family somewhere!

Hey Alan, I just moved to Los Gatos, who knew?