From Richard Hester Sent Sat, Nov 8th 1997, 04:16
From Richard Hester Sent Sat, Nov 8th 1997, 04:16
Irene McC wrote:
>
> I believe this is a banned substance in the US since it is
> carcinogenic - but I've always whipped sticky gummy goo off in a
> flash with Benzene on a ball of cotton wool. I have even removed
> unknown substanced off the surface of a disc (CD) with it. NEVER
> use it with vinyl though.
>
> There's a difference between Benz*i*ne and Benz*e*ne. The one has
> more dangerous volative fumes than the other - dunno, go ask around.
>
> I
> *
You definitely want to use benzine instead of benzeze. Benzene is very
bad for you, and can cause aplastic anemia and leukemia with repeated
exposure. Benzine, I believe is a Limey term; the stuff is also called
naphtha. The stuff I use is "mineral spirits", probably very similar in
composition to naphtha, and usually marketed as paint thinner(not paint
remover!!!!). This does a great job at dissolving the label goo, and
though it is bad for you, is not anywhere near as toxic as benzene.
Lighter fluid is probably a good bet, too, and comes in those neat
little squeeze containers that make it easier to use. A little bit on a
paper towel does the trick.
Mr. Goodwrench