inquiry 092200c

["Wright, Larry" <larry.wright@usop.com>]

        Steve Laifman wrote:
>Yes, you are correct, the "white" powder is 
>aluminum oxide from the solid rocket boosters.

        Hey, isn't that a key ingredient in some types of sandpaper? Sheesh!
So, it's like, the _last_ thing you'd want on your paint (other than brake
fluid)? Perhaps the newt's eyes and bat-wings act as a lubricant, though.
        
Lawrence R. Wright, Purchasing Analyst
"Nose gone, grindstone still here"
U S Office Products, Mid-Atlantic District
Formerly Andrews Office Products
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