Warning: Brake Cleaner can be lethal.

Started by McRat, July 25, 2009, 09:11:11 AM

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McRat

Many of you might already know this, but it was news to me. 

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15728

This problem is important enough that I feel compelled to get the word out.

Aerosol Brake Cleaner is widely used by hotrodders, and when used around welding, apparently it can injure you for life or kill you.  Even in very small quantities.

Thanks,

Pat

manta22

Phosgene was a gas used in WW I-- nothing you want to be around.

This is a good example of why one should read the warning label on anything that's used-- and why anything that is being welded should be clean and thoroughly dry.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Peter Jack

(D)amn spambots, although it did reinforce a really important subject. If you happen to just hit a little brake cleaner while tig welding it will about rip your lungs out. Guess how I know? I was lucky and suffered no long term effects.

Pete

Super Kaz

Quote from: McRat on July 25, 2009, 09:11:11 AM
Many of you might already know this, but it was news to me. 

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15728

This problem is important enough that I feel compelled to get the word out.

Aerosol Brake Cleaner is widely used by hotrodders, and when used around welding, apparently it can injure you for life or kill you.  Even in very small quantities.

Thanks,


Pat


I Think you might have just saved a Life :-o

peglegcraig

Geezzz, what you don't know CAN kill you. Thanks Mc Rat you've done us garage rats a big service :cheers: Peg Leg Craig