[TheForge] Benz{ie}ne (Re: "traditional" finishes)

[Roy Wilson]

On Sat, 6 Apr 2002 14:40:38 -0400, Mike Spencer wrote:

>BenzEne is a six-carbon ring molecule, to be treated with the same
>respect as toluene (toluol).  I don't have info confirming that it's
>carcinogenic and hepatotoxic (wrecks your liver) but it's in the right
>family of chemicals for that.

  Closed-ring solvent, just like acetone.  Zips through skin as
fast as it does through air.  Terrific for carrying whatever is on
the outside of your skin (grease, oil, other chemicals) right into
your bloodstream.



Roy Wilson
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