Yeah MEK makes a nice solvent, degreaser, do it all cleaner except for
plastics. BUT This is some nasty stuff. I deal with almost daily and there a
few things to know about it. Yes the fumes will cause brain damage. It can
be absorbed thru the skin and is cumlative causes liver failure. One other
note this stuff is HOT it is very electrically conductive, the slightest
static spark can set it off. I know used it to thin a high solids paint one
time in an electrostatic paint sprayer. Talk about your ultimate flame
thrower. If you do use it use extreme caution. Oh I know some say phooy yeah
I use to wash my hands in this stuff before I saw the bad side effects.
Greeat stuuf when treated with care.
Bill
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: MEK
> In a message dated 9/4/02 5:55:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
lsr_man@yahoo.com
> writes:
>
>
> > Just be sure and read the safety warning on the MEK label and follow the
> > safety guidelines. MEK is some powerful mojo. It ain't like paint
thinner!
> > We used to use it for purging fuel tanks in the AF. The brain damage
that
> > MEK causes if you inhale the fumes is permanent. Each time you use it,
it
> > damages more, never again to be replaced. Really good stuff when used
> > properly, really bad when used improperly.
> > Dick J
>
> Thanks for the warning Dick, I knew there was something bad about the
> stuff. Bob in connecticut, where my youngest just got her drivers license,
so
> drive carefully!
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