Removing Rubber from Old Rims.....

[Chequered Flag Racing]

[quote=Elliott Hopkins;28743]Acetone is a mild carcinogen, quote]


been banned @ work for ages on the refinery for almost 15 years now due to the the above.

but it can still be had if you know the right people @ work

[Col]

Nick, I've used acetone on genuine B3 rims before with no probs. It was tesco value nail varnish remover though (cheapest I could find) Takes approx 2 days to remove the glue with the majority of the tyre cut off. Highly recomended

[kuryakin]

Not wishing to bore anyone but i would strongly recommend viewing the material safety data sheet on this chemical (Google, msds acetone) Although it does not appear to be listed as a known or anticipated carsinogen it can be extremely hazardous if not handled correctly.
As an overview it is an extremely flammable liquid & vapour, the vapour can cause flash fire (sensitive to static discharge) Harmful if swallowed or inhaled, causes irritation to the respitory tract and effects the nervous system.
Use only in a well ventilated area, pref outside, away from ANY source of ignition & wear gloves (not winter wooly ones) & safety goggles. t is a skin irritant and splashes to the eye can cause corneal damage. Prolonged exposure can result in liver damage.
Sorry to go on but as i am employed as a H&S engineer feeling a bit guilty as i posted where it can be obtained from. (beauty wholesalers will sell the real Mcoy if asked for)

[jimmy]

I have read it has no long term side effects - but that is just what I read. I wouldn't make a habit of breathing it in, but I have never used gloves.
Couple of fingers have fallen off but nothing bad

[kuryakin]

Right. Great excuse for not making the next A

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by kuryakin

Not wishing to bore anyone but i would strongly recommend viewing the material safety data sheet on this chemical (Google, msds acetone) Although it does not appear to be listed as a known or anticipated carsinogen it can be extremely hazardous if not handled correctly.
As an overview it is an extremely flammable liquid & vapour, the vapour can cause flash fire (sensitive to static discharge) Harmful if swallowed or inhaled, causes irritation to the respitory tract and effects the nervous system.
Use only in a well ventilated area, pref outside, away from ANY source of ignition & wear gloves (not winter wooly ones) & safety goggles. t is a skin irritant and splashes to the eye can cause corneal damage. Prolonged exposure can result in liver damage.
Sorry to go on but as i am employed as a H&S engineer feeling a bit guilty as i posted where it can be obtained from. (beauty wholesalers will sell the real Mcoy if asked for)

you ever read the petrol one?

may cause cancer
classes as a class 1 carcinogen
can cause luekaemia
how many are in contact with petrol compared to acetone. H&S gone mad!