Do not do this!!!! - Page 2

B Aceves · 03-22-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Reimer 7376

WD-40 is 70% clear stoddard solvent.In an atomized state,it's quite flammable. The brake cleaner in the trailer light plug washed the contaminants loose,they became a high resistance semiconductor, heat was the by product ,and the melted plug was the result.Lots of aerosol products have dangerous propellants,such as hair spray or Right Guard deoderant. That used to be around 70% propane. Good potato cannon fuel. The mess under the dash was because of dust that got washed down on electrical terminals and became a semi flammable goop all over the place.Not good.

Greg, Do you know why they outlawed electrical contact cleaner spray ? was it just a chemical
reason or something else?

Bob Aceves #746 E/SA

Greg Reimer 7376 · 03-23-2010, 06:57 PM

Not specifically.They took CRC Lecro Motive spray out of our stock at work a few years ago. Brake cleaner sprays have an element in them that contaminates drain oil.Used oil is intended to be recycled, but the presence of brake cleaner renders it a hazardous material, unfit for recycling.While at the Finals in Pomona last fall, a young lady who was working on her Pontiac had a drain pan of oil and a filter from her race car which she took to the waste oil drain tank, and as she was cleaning it out and disposing of the filter, she used brake clean spray to wash her hands and arms as well as the drain pan.The bad thing, not only is brake cleaner bad on your skin, any chemical that wets your skin is absorbed into your system and gets into your liver. Many mechanics get liver cancer from a lifetime of exposure to various automotive chemicals. Possibly,electrical contact cleaner was foud to be a carcinogen. I don't think we still have a current MSDS on the stuff. If we do, I'll find out what this stuff contains.

Lew Silverman · 03-23-2010, 07:17 PM

CRC has a new version of their contact cleaner, QD (quick drying?) Electronic Cleaner #05102. I picked mine up at an electrical supply store. While the can states "NO CFC's, it's main ingredients are Methanol, and a host of other very flammable chemicals. They also mention not to use the product on an energized circuit. The MSDS is available at www.crcindustries.com

Ian Hill · 03-24-2010, 12:02 PM

although i think the bonded trail plug is fine as long as you had planned on leaving the truck and trailer hooked up for the season! LOL

Anyway, try this - its a bit more skin friendly. Mosquito, Bee or wasp stings as well as any burns can be imediately relieved with staight vinegar poored on the spots. Also, although i can just never bring myself to try it... for an upset stomach brought on by things other than the flu drink small mouthfulls of vinegar to sooth.

Ian

Greg Reimer 7376 · 03-25-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Reimer 7376

Not specifically.They took CRC Lecro Motive spray out of our stock at work a few years ago. Brake cleaner sprays have an element in them that contaminates drain oil.Used oil is intended to be recycled, but the presence of brake cleaner renders it a hazardous material, unfit for recycling.While at the Finals in Pomona last fall, a young lady who was working on her Pontiac had a drain pan of oil and a filter from her race car which she took to the waste oil drain tank, and as she was cleaning it out and disposing of the filter, she used brake clean spray to wash her hands and arms as well as the drain pan.The bad thing, not only is brake cleaner bad on your skin, any chemical that wets your skin is absorbed into your system and gets into your liver. Many mechanics get liver cancer from a lifetime of exposure to various automotive chemicals. Possibly,electrical contact cleaner was foud to be a carcinogen. I don't think we still have a current MSDS on the stuff. If we do, I'll find out what this stuff contains.

I got the old MSDS yesterday.The original Lectro-Motive spray contact cleaner was 75%1,1,1,Trichloroethane,25%Perchloroethylene.This stuff was capable of becoming flammable in a confined space, also an asphyxiate.Vapors were heavier than air and could collect in low places causing suffocation.It is classified as a chlorinated solvent,probably that's what caused its demise. Spraying it on a live circuit might be asking for it to flash in your face.I can't see that making a contribution to self darwinism sounds attractive right now.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 03-26-2010, 11:53 AM

If you want to see real darwinism in action, log into youtube, enter,Trailer Blown Up w/Oxyacetylene, and watch the fun and games.

rayfin · 03-30-2010, 10:55 PM

WD40 also works good for rusty bolts. LOL

442OLDS · 03-31-2010, 07:28 AM

Does anybody know anything about this product called JIG-A-LOO?

All I know is that it seems like a WD-40.On the can,it says it contains chemicals known to state of California to cause cancer.

They had a rebate at the local Menard's for a free can.On the can it says Made in Canada.

03-23-2010, 06:57 PM	#12
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,110 Likes: 164 Liked 646 Times in 207 Posts	Re: Do not do this!!!! Not specifically.They took CRC Lecro Motive spray out of our stock at work a few years ago. Brake cleaner sprays have an element in them that contaminates drain oil.Used oil is intended to be recycled, but the presence of brake cleaner renders it a hazardous material, unfit for recycling.While at the Finals in Pomona last fall, a young lady who was working on her Pontiac had a drain pan of oil and a filter from her race car which she took to the waste oil drain tank, and as she was cleaning it out and disposing of the filter, she used brake clean spray to wash her hands and arms as well as the drain pan.The bad thing, not only is brake cleaner bad on your skin, any chemical that wets your skin is absorbed into your system and gets into your liver. Many mechanics get liver cancer from a lifetime of exposure to various automotive chemicals. Possibly,electrical contact cleaner was foud to be a carcinogen. I don't think we still have a current MSDS on the stuff. If we do, I'll find out what this stuff contains.

03-23-2010, 07:17 PM	#13
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Do not do this!!!! CRC has a new version of their contact cleaner, QD (quick drying?) Electronic Cleaner #05102. I picked mine up at an electrical supply store. While the can states "NO CFC's, it's main ingredients are Methanol, and a host of other very flammable chemicals. They also mention not to use the product on an energized circuit. The MSDS is available at www.crcindustries.com __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

03-24-2010, 12:02 PM	#14
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Do not do this!!!! although i think the bonded trail plug is fine as long as you had planned on leaving the truck and trailer hooked up for the season! LOL Anyway, try this - its a bit more skin friendly. Mosquito, Bee or wasp stings as well as any burns can be imediately relieved with staight vinegar poored on the spots. Also, although i can just never bring myself to try it... for an upset stomach brought on by things other than the flu drink small mouthfulls of vinegar to sooth. Ian

03-26-2010, 11:53 AM	#16
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,110 Likes: 164 Liked 646 Times in 207 Posts	Re: Do not do this!!!! If you want to see real darwinism in action, log into youtube, enter,Trailer Blown Up w/Oxyacetylene, and watch the fun and games.

03-30-2010, 10:55 PM	#17
rayfin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sioux city Posts: 134 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do not do this!!!! WD40 also works good for rusty bolts. LOL

03-31-2010, 07:28 AM	#18
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,333 Likes: 5 Liked 262 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Do not do this!!!! Does anybody know anything about this product called JIG-A-LOO? All I know is that it seems like a WD-40.On the can,it says it contains chemicals known to state of California to cause cancer. They had a rebate at the local Menard's for a free can.On the can it says Made in Canada.