[Boatanchors] Re: Boatanchors Digest, Vol 30, Issue 8

[J. Forster]

Mike wrote:

> Will McCafferty wrote:
> >  Where can I get the triclorethane cleaners these days?
> >
> >  I have a bit in liquid form, but the spray can is running out fast..
> Will saw your note last night and wanted to check something.
> I have a small bottle of the stuff hanging on because it is
> no longer available was used for typewriter platen cleaning.

I _believe_ platten cleaner is perchloroethylene, not the (more toxic (?))
trichloroethylene.

I have occasionally seen trichlor at Home Depot in the paint section. If you
need a very good degreaser, try rubber cement thinner (Hexane). It usually does
NOT eat plastic. It's VERY flamable though.
-John

> EPA is responsible I believe.
> Tell me what you are cleaning and may be able to advise a
> substitute.
> Mike
> Iowa
>
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