Re: [MV] Dry Cleaning Solvent

From: J. Forster (jfor@onemain.com)
Date: Sun Oct 28 2001 - 16:35:09 PST


Everette Doyle wrote:

> There are more than one kind/type "Dry Cleaning Solvent" ; I do not remember
> numbers but the one that military is referring to is a very volatile
> petroleum product. You can was greasy rag in it squeeze it out and in
> minutes it will be dry, leave no residue that has to be taken off metal

A very common dry cleaning solvent is called perchloroethylene. It's a very good
solvent for grease and lett dangerous to things like groundwater than the old
standby trichloroethylene. To find out more, do a search on the name or 'dry
cleaning solvent'

If I remember correctly, this was called 'Fedron Platten Cleaner' for
typewriters. It cleaned and deglazed rubber rollers. This implies it may be OK
for short term use on rubber (maybe not a long soak) as a quick wipe.

BTW, several water based products (including my favorite, Fantastik) are really
good grease cutters.

Good luck,

-J



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