We used to call MEK "cancer in a can." Only somewhat humourously. I suggest reading and understanding the MSDS.
Donald.
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----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
> To: "Homebrew PCBs" <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 1:24:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: removing toner?
>
> Probably you first install the ballast so you have better light to
> search for the MEK. ;-)
>
> Does anyone know what plastic it attacks? Is it more agressive towards
> plastic than acetone or the same?
>
> Was this the solvent that is so dangerous for the eyes or was that
> another one?
>
> ST
>
> On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 9:26 PM, Alessio Sangalli <alesan@...>
> wrote:
> il leaves the traces, and does not get re-deposited on the bare
> fiberglass elsewhere.
> >>
> >> Available from McMaster-Carr
> >>
> http://www.mcmaster.com/?orderview=new#fluorescent-ballasts/=8dz6aa
> >
> > Good ballast, do you need to sqeeze it to take the MEK out of it :)
> ???
> >
> > Anyway I've seen it's cheaper than acetone for a 1qt can.
> >
> > bye
> > as
> >
> >
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