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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: silicone coated paper - label backing

From: Peter Harrison <peter_harrison@...>
Date: 2005-03-28

mycroft2152 wrote:
>
>
> Having a couple of teenage daughters, there is plenty of hair spray
> in my house. I just put a light mist coat on some label backing.
> There is definately a change in surface texture, a little rough and
> grabby.
>
> It'll b intresting to see if it will run through my old Laserjet
> IIIP+.
>
> Will keep you posted.

You are more likely to keep yourself pasted :)

Hairspray is frequently made of PVA or PVP adhesive - much the same as
white woodworking glue - in an alcohol carrier. I cant see that doing
your printer any good at all. Come to think of it, most girls I have
explained that to were less sure about using it on their hair as well.

Don't take my word for it..

http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/consumer/faq/hairspray-ingredients.shtml

Pete Harrison
http://micromouse.cannock.ac.uk/