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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cleaning PCB without Acetone

2006-02-07 by Stefan Trethan

Isn't MEK the stuff that _will_ damage your eyes badly in case of splashes?

ST


On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 11:18:25 +0100, Trevor Matthews
<trev.matthews@...> wrote:

> I would be VERY careful about using MEK heaps - its an effective solvent
>
> for sure, but it also a recognised carcinogenic here in Australia, and
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> therefore in the workplace occupational health guys go nuts over
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> quantities used by individual workers and amospheric systems. But on
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> the other hand, acetone and IPA are also highly flammable!!!
>
>
> Whichever you use use in a well ventilated area and be careful with
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> ignition sources!!!
>
>
> Trev

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