A friend of mine is a salesman for ChemSearch Corp. He recommended Voltz II
Red and I gave it a try. It is fabulous--really cleans well. Also, it comes
with a catalyst that can be used to cause the "gunk" to precipitate and be
removed, which extends the life of the solvent. It is, however, quite
expensive per gallon.
Here's the MSDS:
http://dsc.dixie.edu/physplant/safety/MSDS/PDF/000138.pdf
It talks about it being a skin irritant. I have found that any such effects
are not immediate and I can dip my hand in there briefly to do something
without problems, as long as I wash my hands reasonably soon.
--Kent
-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Kleihorst
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 12:39 AM
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] alternative fluids for parts washers
Hi,
I have a 45L parts washer and considering what fluid to use. Usually
kerosine,
diesel or petroleum based derivatives are used, but I have some health
considerations because of the nasty chemicals inside. Especially the
aromats,
benzenes and olefinen are no use for cleaning, but unsafe to breathe.
Does anyone have any experience with other cleaning agents, such as liquid
soap, vinegar, cleaning soda?
I tried to use the dishwasher (they clean with lye) but it might take 4 runs
to do something decent for engine parts, and you have to make sure that the
SO
doesn't catch you.
Richard
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