[TowerTalk] WD-40

[Patrick Greenlee]

You don't want to breathe most chemicals and solvents like acetone is 
one to avoid breathing a lot of.  That said, ACETONE is the main 
ingredient in fingernail polish remover which can be had with or without 
oil included.  The oil free version is basically acetone and will 
"degrease" your fingertips. The "with oil" version doesn't dry your skin 
so much.

You should avoid breathing just about anything that comes in an aerosol 
can or that is highly volatile (like acetone.)  Other than not breathing 
a lot of the fumes there are no particular caveats of which I am aware 
to making, storing, or using the ATF/acetone mix. I wouldn't try to 
store it in a plastic container as it might soften/leak.

My best guess is that using/storing the ATF-acetone mix is no more 
dangerous than storing/using fingernail polish remover.

Patrick    NJ5G

On 4/13/2015 7:04 AM, Julio Peralta wrote:
> Are there any special considerations for storing this concoction? Will it be OK to store it/ dispense it in one of those spray bottles available at Home Depot or does it need some other type of container?  Does it require the use of gloves or a mask when applying it? I don't think the chemicals by themselves are any more hazardous than PB blaster but just wanted to be sure before I mix up a batch.
>
> Julio, W4HY
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> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thomson
> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 11:36 PM
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] WD-40
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> The real bomb is a 50-50 mix of synthetic ATF  +  acetone.  That combo is more than 4X  better than  WD-40.
>
> PB blaster is a tiny bit better than WD-40..and that’s about it.
>
> Don’t believe me...try it yourself.   Acetone in tiny amounts, like half a pint, is available at
> any paint store or home depot.  Synthetic ATF or regular good quality ATF is available at any
> auto supply parts store.   Just shake up the mix real good.... just prior to using it.
>
> Jim   VE7RF
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