[Milsurplus] Green goo

[J. Forster]

I believe it is. Vinyl compounds sometimes break down releasing hydrochloric and other acids,
either because of heating or bad formulation or attack by oils. It gets to be green because of
copper or nickel ions leached from nearby metal parts. This is NOT the same as an anti-galling
lube.

-John

Patrick Jankowiak wrote:

> I have sometimes seen a green or bright green goop at wall
> outlets and in the copper of old line cords when I stripped the
> ends. It's impossible to solder through, and very sticky. Is this
> the same?
>
> Patrick