Ouch! Nitromethane is very dangerous. It is very toxic to start with, is
quite inflammable and can explode on shock. It is also reactive to many
other chemicals (put a drop on a few potassium permanganate crystals,
but protect yourself - eyes, ears, hands, face - and stand well back!!!)

Brian

Steve Gregory wrote:
> Mornin' all,
>  
> I have a question for the chemists out there about the solvent used to
> clean-up cured cyanoacrylate adhesives. Loctite sells a solvent called
> 768 X-NMS Solvent that works pretty well, but it is expensive. Anywhere
> from $20.00 to $37.00 for a little 1.75 ounce bottle depending on where
> you buy it.
>  
> I do know that it is composed mainly of nitromethane with a little bit
> of toluene according to the MSDS. My question is; I can get a gallon of
> nitromethane at a high-performance auto parts store store nearby for
> $50.00 a gallon, would pure nitromethane do the job? Or do I need to add
> the toluene as well? 
>  
> The MSDS gives a range of percentages of both components, but is kind of
> vague:
>  
> http://www.rshughes.com/images/products/docs/zwNFyUtpQskOxsrawO1uew.pdf
>  
> I'm just trying to save a little money is all...
>  
> Steve
>  
> 
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