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RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: MEK

2006-06-02 by David R. Rachels

Be cautious of where and how you use solvents such as acetone, MEK &
Methylene Chloride.  In addition to health risks these compounds attack most
plastics very aggressively.

DRR

-----Original Message-----
From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Robert Hedan
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 7:01 AM
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: MEK

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
> [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Mycroft2152
> Envoyé : juin 1 2006 06:14
> À : Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Objet : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: MEK
> 
> 
> Think of MEK as extreme nail polish remover (acetone).
> It's actually the "big brother" to acetone. MEK is a
> very common industrial solvent and must be used with
> respect and all the correct protective equipment.
> 
> Great stuff!
> 
> Myc


mmmm-okay...

Acetone is a good example that I can relate with, I use it to clean the PCBs
before etching and to remove the toner after etching.

Robert
:)





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