[TheForge] Chemical Questions ?

Wed Oct 16 10:18:00 2002

OK....

Ammonia will neutralize the chlorine BUT!!!!!!!

The combination with chlorine releases a highly toxic gas. You need to do
this in excellent ventilation, preferably outdoors, and use a breathing
mask. Once you wash it down thoroughly with fresh water, it will be fine.

Naval jelly should handle the rest of it, but it, too, is pretty toxic,
although not particularly gaseous. Use heavy gloves when you handle it-
don't get it on your skin. If you do, rinse immediately.

Phlip

----- Original Message -----
From: "lama" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 1:32 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Chemical Questions ?

> I have a couple of old (1930) and very delicate iron panels that need
> refinishing.
> The pieces are 10 feet tall, 3-1/2 feet wide and weigh 175 pounds each.
> These panels were put on display in a room that has an indoor swimming
pool.
> The heavy concentration of chlorine in the atmosphere of the closed room
> caused the iron panels to rust very rapidly and heavily.
> I need to:
> 1. Chemically neutralize the chlorine.
> 2. Chemically remove the rust, old paint, etc.
>
> Any advice greatly appreciated,
> Dave Mudge
>
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