[R-390] WS Powder use

[rbethman]

WS2 is a very advanced lubricant.  It is normally distributed in the dry 
form.  It is less expensive to ship dry, vs. wet.

The fluid used as a carrier is combined with the dry powder. Ethanol, 
Isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, and other carriers simply make it 
manageable to use.

There are quite a number of things that are equally "nasty" that are 
used daily in the lives of people.

Carburetor and Choke cleaner in a spray container can be procured across 
the automotive parts and cleaners arena.

Reading its MSDS papers show it to be nastier.  It will simply enter the 
body through the skin.

Trichloroethane 1 1 1, a very common solvent in use during the '60s - 
'70s is way up on the list of *unhealthy* solvents.

Once again, its MSDS show it to be nastier.  It will simply enter the 
body through the skin.  It had wide use in cleaning High Voltage stress 
cone terminations to prepare the cross linked polymer insulation to 
prepare it for application of various tapes to create the profile of the 
stress cone.

Trichloroethane 1 1 1, was also distributed in 55 gal. containers, and 
down to 1 gal. cans for cleaning aircraft parts and components. It was 
also used in any engine works.

An example of its efficacy, the rubber coated wire looms on engines were 
sometimes placed in an open air bucket to clean them.  "Trico", 
completely dissolved the rubber.

Many hands were immersed in this solvent, as were many other solvents.  
Stoddard solvent isn't exactly a safe one to use either.

It is really a case of understanding what the hazards are, and take care 
when handling.

WS2, Tungsten Di-Sulfide, has one of the lowest coefficients of friction 
available.

Lubricating the gears assembly of the R-390A with it is very beneficial.

It also is a very good lubricant for firearms, engines, and far more.  
The nano particle nature of it makes it bond to the surface and reduce 
friction between parts.

Regards,
Bob - N0DGN



On 3/21/2014 8:23 AM, Jbrannig at verizon.net wrote:
> This sounds like nasty stuff, what is it used for?
>
> jim
>