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Re: [OM] Cleaning oily films off of glass; washing wineglasses

Subject: Re: [OM] Cleaning oily films off of glass; washing wineglasses
From: "Charles Monroe" <chasmnro@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 23:47:10 -0500
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Brokaw" <
Subject: Re: [OM] Cleaning oily films off of glass; washing
wineglasses
<<snip>>

>>> For oily film or grease on an element I think I would look for a
solvent
> suited for oil or grease i.e. some kind of hydrocarbon distillate
(naptha?
> toulene? xylene?) although these might be difficult to find and
require
> special handling vis-a-vis fumes and skin contact and eye exposure.
Remember
> that many chemicals can be absorbed through the skin, with
unforeseeable
> consequences, and common rubber gloves might not offer protection
for some
> solvents.>>>

 Easy enough to find in US hardware stores but real nasty stuff.
 Xylene will rot your rubber gloves off in minutes.
Charles Monroe


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