Author Topic: Warning - Brake Cleaner - Warning (Read 2444 times)

FunJimmy · « **on:** November 21, 2011, 08:11:21 PM »

Motorheads please read the attached link, nasty consequences for the unwary.

Brake Cleaner = Phosgene Article

brandEn · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:28:47 PM »

Wow, who woulda thought that. Sounds like a future episode of Forensic Files... just have whoever needs to "disappear" help you do some welding.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:48:04 PM »

Thank you for posting that warning FunJimmy;I'll remember for the future.

knox-cb · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:48:45 PM »

This is why most auto-part stores sell non-chlorinated brake cleaner. It isn't quite a strong as the "regular stuff", but won't produce phosgene.

nixonwylie9 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:57:23 PM »

That is insane! thanks for posting it

becken · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2011, 06:02:20 AM »

Vintage Brake recommends using MEK, denatured alcohol or acetone to clean brake parts as any aerosol will leave a residue that will form a boundary layer that will affect proper braking.

Toxic · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2011, 07:08:26 AM »

Wow, that was probably the most important article I have read in awhile.

That's a great reminder of how toxic some of these everyday chemicals are. I think we all tend to get lazy and not pay enough attention to the labels.

Thanks for posting that.

Rigid · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2011, 09:02:50 AM »

Thank you for that post. I have brake cleaner and a MIG welder in the shop and only by grace have the two never met.

Irukandji · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2011, 09:21:32 AM »

Not cycle related , but repairing an airconditioner system that has freon residue will expose you to the same threat.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2011, 09:31:33 AM »

Quote from: becken on November 22, 2011, 06:02:20 AM

Vintage Brake recommends using MEK, denatured alcohol or acetone to clean brake parts as any aerosol will leave a residue that will form a boundary layer that will affect proper braking.

MEK and Acetone are 2 horrible chemicals as well. I do alot of cleaning with orange degreaser and 99% isoplropyl alcahol.

Hondawggie · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2011, 09:41:37 AM »

good gawd thanks for posting that. I have brake cleaner but I don't do welding however I have used acetone with auto transmission fluid to lube a stuck motor or two.

I feel sorry for the author he is in real trouble and doesn't deserve to be.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2011, 10:07:18 AM »

Quote from: Hondawggie on November 22, 2011, 09:41:37 AM

I feel sorry for the author he is in real trouble and doesn't deserve to be.

+100
It's a tragic outcome for such a simple oversight and will drastically impact his life expectancy.

mono · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2011, 10:42:51 AM »

WOW, that's scary. you know, it's always in the back of my mind "hey maybe i should read these labels before mixing X with Y..." but I never really do.

I think an easy solution to this is to store all of your aerosols in the bathroom. the labels will definitely get read lol !!

camelman · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2011, 11:15:13 AM »

That is very scary. Chemicals are no joke, and can have repurcussions that we don't immediately notice too. Some of the cans you spray can shut down your testes for good. Pills we take (ibuprofen and acetaminaphen) can dissolve your stomach lining and allow the acid to dissolve your stomach wall after long exposure (I know this for a fact after seeing over half my blood exit my mouth). I think it is a shame and borderline criminal that warning labels do not go into real detail of what the included chemicals can do to your body, so just be careful, read between the lines, and research whatever you are doing well before you do it.

I really feel bad for that guy. He took what would be considered strong precautions, and he still lost capability in his body. Truly sad.

Camelman

MCRider · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2011, 11:20:23 AM »

My rule of thumb has been, the faster it evaporates the worse it is. With water being the standard. MEK and ACETONE are still pretty bad.

Brake Cleaner and Electric motor cleaner are the worst I've come across. i don't have to read a label to tell me this is bad stuff. Shield yourself, use it outside, watch for overspray, etc.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2011, 12:06:02 PM »

Heisenberg would know better.

MCRider · « **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2011, 01:35:43 PM »

Heisenberg = wicked bad

nancy · « **Reply #17 on:** November 22, 2011, 09:31:35 PM »

Phosgene - was used in WW1 by the Germans as one of the 3 types (if I remember right) of gas shells lobbed at the othe rside on the Western Front.

brandEn · « **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2011, 09:59:02 PM »

Quote from: nancy on November 22, 2011, 09:31:35 PM

Phosgene - was used in WW1 by the Germans as one of the 3 types (if I remember right) of gas shells lobbed at the othe rside on the Western Front.

Yup your right. Wikipedia...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosgene
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_weapons_in_World_War_I

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