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Topic: Gun wash solvent what is it

Posted By: wotugot4me
Subject: Gun wash solvent what is it
Date Posted: January 25, 2007 at 5:34 AM

Does anyone know what Gun wash solvent is?  Is it known by any other names? Is it like a thinners or paint stripper?  thanks



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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: January 25, 2007 at 7:42 AM
A quick Google search reveals these results. Looks like just what it says it is. Probably originally intended for removing gunpowder residue from a gun, it has apparently migrated to other solvent uses as well. I found the MSDS interesting as well.

Looks pretty nasty to me. The flash point concentration of vapors for this product in air is 1.9%. By comparison, gasoline (or petrol, as you brits refer to it posted_image ) is 14%, and we all know how flammable gasoline is!

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: January 25, 2007 at 8:48 AM
Gun wash is used in paint shops to wash off spray guns. It smells really bad and can give you one hella headache if ventilation is not provided.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA





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