Hoppe's No. 9 Rash
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toivo
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I happened to notice that I still have a can of Ronson lighter fluid in the cabinet from years ago. (I gave away all my lighters when I quit smoking in 1993, but I do keep a Bic in the glove compartment for emergencies...) Lo and behold, it has instructions for use as a cleaner and degreaser! Multi-tasking!
Now maybe we need a new thread. Forget the WD-40 and 3-in-1 Oil threads: the new question is, "Is Ronson fluid OK to use on guns?"
Now maybe we need a new thread. Forget the WD-40 and 3-in-1 Oil threads: the new question is, "Is Ronson fluid OK to use on guns?"
earlthegoat2
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Sounds like Hoppes #9 has been around the block a time to two. I wonder how many others he has spread it to?
Schofield3
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Hahaha
Aeromarine
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This is not a small issue! Volatile chemicals can be absorbed into the blood stream directly through the skin. I think this is a very real unreported and under appreciated risk. My son is a biomedical engineer and we have frequently discussed the hazards or transdermal absorption of bad chemicals. As a result I now always wear vinyl gloves when handling any aromatic compounds whether it be fuels, paint thinners, lacquers, or gun cleaning solvents, etc. Additionally, the solvent may also carry lead into your system which is also very bad. As much as I really like the smell of Hoppe's No. 9 it is not good to get it on your skin. And, of course, you should certainly always use it with adequate ventilation!! Just a word to the wise. Your kidneys and liver will thank you!
makarovnik
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Try gloves, and not spilling.
The Bushmaster
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Over 45 years as a mechanic and never used gloves to clean parts in a parts tank. Years of cleaning guns without gloves. Retired now and still cleaning parts for my various projects and still shooting and cleaning guns without gloves of any kind. No lead in my system. No chemicals show up in my blood when tested. 67 and healthy. Oh...And I do that lead filled environment of reloading ammunition.
Sure...Some people may get lead poisoning and chemicals into their system. Mostly because they can't seem to keep their fingers out of their mouth. And, I guess, there are some people that are alergic to chemicals or insist on shooting in poorly ventilated indoor ranges. BUT...Let us not get paranoid about it. Wear gloves if it makes you feel safer. I doubt that it's going to help unless you wear a resperator too...
Aeromarine...You DO wear a resperator when cleaning guns don't you?
Sure...Some people may get lead poisoning and chemicals into their system. Mostly because they can't seem to keep their fingers out of their mouth. And, I guess, there are some people that are alergic to chemicals or insist on shooting in poorly ventilated indoor ranges. BUT...Let us not get paranoid about it. Wear gloves if it makes you feel safer. I doubt that it's going to help unless you wear a resperator too...
Aeromarine...You DO wear a resperator when cleaning guns don't you?
Growing up with a my Dad being a mechanic I did a lot of parts washing. After growing up I worked in a printshop for 5 1/2 years. We used naptha, acetone, isopropyl alcohol etc. What happened when you spilled the hoppes on yourself was a mild chemical burn. They heal in a day or two. It was made worse by the fact your clothes held the chemical on your skin. I had it happen to me many times when I worked in the print shop & also from overfilling zippo lighters. The worst one was once when I was putting resin on some fiberglass ductwork in a ditch. The resin got on my jeans, I had a chemical burn that took about a month to heal.
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