Sloshing compound is failing

Jim: I don't believe it is the MEK that is so toxic. I was an organic
chemist for many years. MEK evaporates very quickly and doesn't get
past your skin surface. MEK which may have toluene in it is a different
story. Yes aromatic benzene/toluene is quite toxic.

Larry

"Larry" wrote in message
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Jim: I don't believe it is the MEK that is so toxic. I was an organic
chemist for many years. MEK evaporates very quickly and doesn't get
past your skin surface. MEK which may have toluene in it is a different
story. Yes aromatic benzene/toluene is quite toxic.

Well, if you are to believe the three websites I googled about the chemical
properties, it its.

Man, anything that dissolves stuff so quickly and completely as MEK, has GOT
to be nasty, bad for you stuff! G

Do a little googling, and report back, as to whether they are full of sh*t,
and if so, why, with some backup references as to why, of course! ;-)
--
Jim in NC

Don't use Randolph again. Ever. Use PRC 1005L Buna-N, available from Spruce.
The sealant is diluted in MEK, you pour, slosh, drain excess, let dry
and
you're done, and its impervious to any fuel additives.

I seem to remember the Randolph site says that 912 is no longer
available. I also can't find on the 'Spruce site where PRC 1005L Buna-N
is at all alcohol resistant.
That said, has anyone tried that POR-15 stuff? Or the 'alcohol
resistant' sealer on Hirsch Auto's site? I'm looking since my RV tanks
are over 16 years old and starting to seep.

Jim

wrote:


That said, has anyone tried that POR-15 stuff? Or the 'alcohol
resistant' sealer on Hirsch Auto's site? I'm looking since my RV tanks
are over 16 years old and starting to seep.

Jim

Don't want to read that Jim, my RV-6 will be 17 years on July 14,2006.

Larry, MEK is very nasty stuff, does get through the skin.

http://www.ilo.org/public/english/pr...1/icsc0179.htm

"Larry" wrote in message
ups.com...
Jim: I don't believe it is the MEK that is so toxic. I was an organic
chemist for many years. MEK evaporates very quickly and doesn't get
past your skin surface. MEK which may have toluene in it is a different
story. Yes aromatic benzene/toluene is quite toxic.

Larry

Larry wrote:
Jim: I don't believe it is the MEK that is so toxic. I was an organic
chemist for many years. MEK evaporates very quickly and doesn't get
past your skin surface.

Uh, it gets past you rskin if it gets inhaled, right?

There are lots of places where the MSDS is posted, usually in .pdf
format:

http://www.palomar.edu/ehs/Chemistry...L%20KETONE.pdf


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FF

wrote:
Larry wrote:

Jim: I don't believe it is the MEK that is so toxic. I was an organic
chemist for many years. MEK evaporates very quickly and doesn't get
past your skin surface.


Uh, it gets past you rskin if it gets inhaled, right?

There are lots of places where the MSDS is posted, usually in .pdf
format:

http://www.palomar.edu/ehs/Chemistry...L%20KETONE.pdf



Use a good NIOSH mask when working with solvents.

It's 20 bucks well spent.