SILICONE??? Isn't getting silicone on a solderable surface the death of trying to get a solder joint? We use Techspray - Zero Charge Hand Lotion (anti-static. no silicone, lanolin, non-contaminating) Tom Liane Williams wrote: > > Hi Stu, > > I am not sure about the best lotion for your particular application, but working > in a lab and workshop I would offer the following advice: > > Look for something neutral & and scent free. > > I use "silicone barrier cream", non-perfumed, non-toxic, antiseptic, water > repellant. > > You don't need much and it keeps your hands free of any irritations. > I have used it for 4 years now. I am the only one in my workshop and the > tube is nowhere near finished - still on same bottle and it wasn't even new > when I got here. Lasting that long, you could supply one per station! > > Purchased from NZ Safety Limited in Auckland, New Zealand. > I am sure similar products are available anywhere. > > Cheers > Liane. > > Physics Technician > Faculty of Health & Sciences > CPIT > [log in to unmask] > ph 9408330 > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d > To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in > the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet > To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL > To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest > Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives > Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional > information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------