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warning brake cleaner/heat

Discussion in 'Shop Safety' started by bkd, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. Aug 13, 2009
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I know this was covered in a couple threads several weeks ago but I want to add it here for those who may have missed it
    http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm
    It definitely got my attention
    Jim S.
     
  2. Oct 25, 2009
    Psychojeeper

    Psychojeeper Aint 'sposed to be pretty

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    YIKES,,,,,
    FYI, Hydrogen Cyanide is used in the militery as a chemicel weapon, it is classified as a "Blood Agent", it is also what is used in Gas Chambers to execute convicted criminals.

    Phosgene is also a chemical weapon ingredient.

    Guess it is always a good idea to research the shop chemicals you are using.
    Thanks for pointing this out,,, I use brake cleaner all the time.
     
  3. Oct 25, 2009
    schaapveld4

    schaapveld4 1966 cj5 and 1980 cj7

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    wow, I had no idea,,,
    thanks for posting it up
     
  4. Oct 25, 2009
    USMC_LB

    USMC_LB Member

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    The article mentioned Hydrogen Chloride, not Cyanide.

    I read this article a month or two ago and I make sure and read the
    warning labels now. Brew Dude should change his name to Lucky Dude.

    TimD

     
  5. Oct 25, 2009
    Psychojeeper

    Psychojeeper Aint 'sposed to be pretty

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    Yep,,, must be getting deslyxic in my old age. Still Hydrogen Chloride is a darn dangerous gas.
     
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  6. Nov 9, 2009
    MountainCleric

    MountainCleric Another Member

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    That's pretty freaky. Thanks for passing it along here... I need to keep an eye on this section of the forum more (and warning labels)
     
  7. Nov 18, 2009
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    You bet you HCL is bad. The gas will kill and it converts to hydrochloric acid when it comes in contact w/ water, ie. your insides. Phosgene converts to phosphoric acid in your body. So long story short, he was burning up his liver, kidneys, urinary tract, and possibly his entire GI tract. Acronym for the day-MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets). All retailers of these agents are required by law to have the MSDS available for evey item they sale. If you don't know about the stuff, get one and read it. You will be glad you did. ALSO Be aware that most of these agents can cross the skin barrier. You don't always have to breathe or ingest them.:v6:
     
  8. May 7, 2010
    sawedoffcj6

    sawedoffcj6 The Gunsmith

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    i'm really glad you mentioned this because i made this mistake last week. I was fortunate enough to know what mustard gas smells like ( another story) and react and evacuate immediatly with few ill effects but i believe that had i not been able to identify and react the exposure would have been severe
     
  9. Dec 14, 2015
    y2k-fxst

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