#cleaner solvent

[merlyn-bane]

unfriendly reminder that poppers are not legal for recreational use in the US and the person behind the counter at the sex store has better things to do than explain what plausible deniability is to you like you're five

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[tightwadspoonies]

The 7-Item Cleaning Kit

So you need to clean your dwelling, and you don't have the resources to buy a cleaner for every occasion.

Well have I got a post for you!

Basically all household cleaning can be done with 6 items and water. And those items are fairly inexpensive.

Rags. Don't buy these. Any piece of cloth you were going to throw away/donate will do. Cut it into manageable sizes and use sewing or fabric glue to make a small hem around the outside. You can wash them in the same load of laundry as everything else (pre-treat very oily rags with soap and water) Scrap paper (paper bags, newsprint, etc...) will work for really dirty things you don't want to wash. Keep a pile going.

Water. Water is a nearly-universal solvent. It won't work on oil, wax, metal scratches on porcelain, or calcium buildup, but it will work pretty much alone (or with a rag and some elbow grease) on everyday dirt.

Soap. If water doesn't work alone, soap and water together usually will. A good rule of thumb is one part soap, one part water, and one part whatever you're trying to dissolve. The only things soap and water won't work on are those metal scratches and calcium buildup.

Melamine Sponge. What will work on metal scratches and calcium buildup without damaging porcelain, you ask? Melamine sponges. That's the generic for a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and let me tell you they're dirt cheap if you buy non-brand-name.

Broom and Dustpan. These are two things technically I guess but they usually come purchased as one. This will do general duty to sweep your floors, dust your walls and ceilings, and when you tie a large rag to the broom, damp mop too.

Medium or Hard Bristle Brush. This one is useful for loosening caked-on dirt on your floors and upholstery, and getting into tight spaces you can't with a rag.

Blade or Scraper. This can be an old credit card or a razor blade. This is for getting the bulk of gum, wax, mildew, stickers, or other hard-to-clean goo off of things.

Have questions about how to use these items for a specific cleaning project? Send an ask to @tightwadspoonies!

[pancakeke]

idk who this may help, but I've seen people panic a number of times because their phones suddenly stopped charging via micro-usb or usb-c ports.

If this ever happens to any of you and you don't have the money for a new phone, there's a chance your phone has the hardware for wireless charging hidden inside it.

Look up the specs for your phone's model, because if it has wireless charging you can pick up a $10 wireless charging pad from walmart to tide you over while you buy a better one online. Then you can continue using your phone despite its usb-whatever port being out of commission.

Note: wireless charging heats phones up more and degrades phone batteries faster than wired charging, but if other hardware is already failing I think you have to accept that your phone is already living on borrowed time.

Also, be aware of electronic contact cleaner. It looks like compressed air but it's not. This stuff sprays an evaporating solvent to ideally blast away any debris that may be blocking electric contacts.

[circumlocutive]

When your spectrum matches the reference except you actually managed to remove all the reaction solvent (dimethylformamide, v high boiling point, v hard to remove) so you have a slightly cleaner spectra 🙂‍↕️

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Researchers uncover a rapid, efficient and environmentally friendly method for selective lithium recovery using microwave radiation and a readily biodegradable solvent. A microwave-based process boasts 50% recovery rate in 30 seconds. The "white gold" of clean energy, lithium is a key ingredient in batteries large and small, from those powering phones and laptops to grid-scale energy storage systems. Though relatively abundant, the silvery-white metal could soon be in short supply due to a complex sourcing landscape impacted by the electric vehicle (EV) boom, net-zero goals and geopolitical factors. Valued at over $65 billion in 2023, the lithium-ion battery (LIB) global market is expected to grow by over 23% in the next eight years, likely heightening existing challenges in lithium supply.

Read more.

[carlos-in-glasses]

Thank you for the tag @strandnreyes @alrightbuckaroo @jesuisici33 @welcometololaland @rmd-writes @carlos-tk @thisbuildinghasfeelings @three-drink-amy and @paperstorm 🧡

It's 2016 in Flashback Fic and TK has had a rough day. Let's meet his dealer, Spike:

Over by the window, Spike is smoking a joint and staring mournfully at the distant Tribute in Light – two blue beams like endless neon rods piercing into the night sky.

“Can’t believe it’s been fifteen years,” he says, wandering to the couch to pass the joint to TK, who takes a hit and passes it to Dan. “I’m sorry that happened to you, Strand,” he adds, “The [redated], too. Fuck.” He crouches by TK; TK watches as Spike drags at his lip to reveal a missing molar. “Had my tooth knocked out that way.” Spike shakes his head. He’s only twenty-eight, but he seems fifty for all his lived experience. "I do have something that’ll make you feel a lot better, though.”

One charming thing about Spike is how he carts drugs around in one of those old lady red-white-blue bags. He keeps a bed sheet poking out of the half-zipped opening, so it always looks like he’s on his way to the laundromat. He hoists the bag from where he dumped it aside the couch, and from a black sack within, he withdraws a packet of something pale beige.

“Heroin?” TK asks. He’s only half-sure. He hasn’t fucked with heroin before. All sorts of pills, booze, cocaine, concoctions of purple drank, sure – but never heroin or meth, and he’s never huffed solvents or computer cleaner. That shit’ll kill you. 

“With a magic touch of powdered milk,” Spike says eagerly, “I call it Cream. And, ladies, a little bit goes a long way.”

“I’m not injecting shit,” TK says, “I’m on fucking PEP. Last thing I need is an infected needle.”

“Who said anything about injecting?” Dan tuts, “I’m not collapsing my veins.”

Spike cuts the ‘Cream�� on the kitchen counter with his library card and Dan rolls the dollar bills – he’s got a knack. Spike is meticulous, very keen that they don’t overdose. He’s quite thoughtful for a dealer. But then, it’s a smart business investment for his clients to live.

They snort what TK thinks must be exactly the right amount, because they’re all sitting on the kitchen floor now, but it also feels like floating on a warm jet of air. TK has no regrets. He forgets about [redacted]. He doesn’t feel bad at all about what happened to him a couple of nights ago. He doesn’t care that he’s paying for heroin out of the $50 that guy gave him because he thought he was a hooker, and TK accepted the money as a fuck you.

He doesn’t know what it’s going to take to overcome an addiction to this.

Open tag and tags below:

Tagging with no pressure: @eclectic-sassycoweyes @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad @inkweedandlizards @whatsintheboxmh @paperstorm @wandering-night19 @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut @heartstringsduet @noxsoulmate @lightningboltreader @orchidscript @freneticfloetry @reyesstrand @never-blooms @lemonlyman-dotcom @ladytessa74 @bonheur-cafe @goodways @herefortarlos @redshirt2 @louis-ii-reyes-strand @inflarescent @fitzherbertssmolder @basilsunrise @mikibwrites @taralaurel @catanisspicy @chicgeekgirl89 @sugdenlovesdingle @theghostofashton @taralaurel @rosedavid @spaghett-onaplate @sanjuwrites @kiloskywalker @liminalmemories21 - if you want to share/ haven't already!

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[reality-detective]

Let's investigate the 4 chemicals in Palestine Ohio's train derailment and their so-called slow burn operation that our government said was safe.👇

1. VINYL CHLORIDE

A chemical warfare agent in WWII ☠️

Is vinyl chloride harmful to human health?

⚠️Exposure to vinyl chloride may increase a person's risk of developing cancer. Human and animal studies show higher rates of liver, lung and several other types of cancer. Being exposed to vinyl chloride can affect a person's liver, kidney, lung, spleen, nervous system and blood.

How much vinyl chloride cause cancer?

Studies of long-term exposure in animals showed that cancer of the liver and mammary gland may increase at very low levels of vinyl chloride in the air (50 ppm). Lab animals fed low levels of vinyl chloride each day (2 mg/kg/day) during their lifetime had an increased risk of getting liver cancer.

Is vinyl chloride a hazardous waste?

⚠️Vinyl Chloride is hazardous to the environment.

2. ETHYLENE GLYCOL

What is ethylene glycol used in?

DESCRIPTION: Ethylene glycol is a useful industrial compound found in many consumer products. Examples include antifreeze, hydraulic brake fluids, some stamp pad inks, ballpoint pens, solvents, paints, plastics, films, and cosmetics.

How is ethylene glycol harmful to humans?

An overdose of ethylene glycol can damage the brain, lungs, liver, and kidneys. The poisoning causes disturbances in the body's chemistry, including metabolic acidosis (increased acids in the bloodstream and tissues). The disturbances may be severe enough to cause profound shock, organ failure, and death.

How does ethylene glycol affect the brain?

Ethylene glycol (EG) is a toxic alcohol that causes central nervous system depression and multiple metabolic abnormalities including a high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), elevated osmolal gap (OG), and acute kidney injury. Few case reports of EG intoxication report brain MRI findings.

Is ethylene glycol a carcinogen?

🚩EPA has not classified ethylene glycol for carcinogenicity. Chronic Effects (Noncancer): The only effects were noted in a study of individuals exposed to low levels of ethylene glycol by inhalation for about a month were throat and upper respiratory tract irritation.

Is ethylene glycol monobutyl ether harmful to humans?

The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, blood, kidneys and liver. A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

3. MONOBUTYL ETHER

What is the use of monobutyl ether?

It is used as a solvent in surface coatings in paints; as a coupling agent in metal and household cleaners; as an intermediate in chemical production; and is also found in brake fluids and in printing ink.

Is butyl ether toxic?

⚠️Acute Health Effects☠️

The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to Butyl Ether: * Contact can irritate the skin and eyes. * Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause rash. Breathing Butyl Ether can irritate the nose and throat causing coughing and wheezing.

Is ether toxic to humans?

⚠️Breathing Diethyl Ether can cause drowsiness, excitement, dizziness, vomiting, irregular breathing, and increased saliva. High exposure can cause unconsciousness and even death.

Is ether a carcinogen?

► Bis(Chloromethyl) Ether is a CARCINOGEN in humans. There may be NO safe level of exposure to a carcinogen, so all contact should be reduced to the lowest possible level.

Combustible. Above 60°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. NO open flames. Above 60°C use a closed system and ventilation.

4. ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE

Is ethylhexyl acrylate toxic?

Like any reactive chemical, 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate can be hazardous if not handled properly. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. Limited dermal contact or vapour concentrations attainable at room temperature are not hazardous on single short duration exposures.

Is Ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer safe?

Although the monomers may be toxic, the levels that would be found in cosmetic formulations are not considered to present a safety risk. Accordingly, these Acrylate Copolymers are considered safe for use in cosmetic formulations when formulated to avoid irritation.

Are acrylates safe?

The International Agency of Research on Cancer as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have classified acrylates as a possible human carcinogen. Exposure to acrylates has been linked to skin, eye, and throat reactions [1] as well as more serious health consequences such as: Cancer.

Is ethylhexyl harmful for skin?

Ethylhexylglycerin is not safe due to its performance as a contact allergen.

Is ethyl acrylate carcinogenic?

⚠️Cancer Hazard☠️

* Ethyl Acrylate may be a CARCINOGEN in humans since it has been shown to cause stomach cancer in animals.

🚩Spoiler Alert⚠️ It's NOT safe and in fact it is highly toxic☠️

This will affect millions of people and it may flow into the Mississippi river as well. 🤔

[firespirited]

Hi! Thank you for the detailed guides re: glue head treatment with phenoxyethanol, I managed to de-glue 6 dolls by following your instructions :)

Onto my question: is there any information out there about the type of glue in these dolls? I vaguely recall seing resin(?) based adhesive mentioned in a MLP arena post, but that could be wrong/misremembered.

I'm a chemist and I got a bit fixated on trying to figure out the mechanism behind the glue + phenoxyethanol reaction (and maybe help contribute the doll enthusiasts' knowledge pool).

As far as I know: no-ones figured it out. There was a theory that maybe this glue was a two part glue and something was missing from the equation like maybe they got the mix wrong and it was supposed to solidify fast. Something that would explain the disparity in dolls and how some have hard yellow glue that's sticky but not liquid ten years on and others were found in stores with yellow sap-like glue dripping down their necks. It doesn't react with alcohol, acetone or WD40, I use vaseline or mineral oil to remove it from my tools.

Another clue is that it doesn't smell - not even a hint of solvent in the brand new doll packaging. When i first saw the stuff my mind went to dark places (showing my age and class here ^.^;) but whatever might be in the possible mix doesn't end up smelling on the doll or the box. I honestly can say it's not like any other glue i've encountered. It seems to whiten a little when treated.

We don't even know if the surfactant is the chemical that's responsible because results have been from various household cleaners with other ingredients. It's not affected by soap or conditioner so we can maybe rule that out. But we can't rule out something with the PH. I'd love to hear your theories.

[phillipfancypants]

On flossing

This post is for people who want to look after their teeth/mouth but can’t bring themselves to change anything due to sensory/adhd/too busy/bad at changing routines.

I’ve never been someone who flossed. I hated when they did it for me at the dentist. My parents didn’t floss when I was growing up and neither did my friends or my sister. Children’s TV told me that only nerds floss.

But now that I’m an adult, when I go to the dentist, they always tell me I have inflamed gums and really I should be worried and I should promise to floss every day from now on etc.

But flossing HURTS. I mean, what is pleasant about slicing open part of your mouth every night for the rest of your life, right? And the dentist says “oh well once you get started, it won’t hurt as much you’ll get used to it” which honestly scares me more—I play guitar and it took ages to build up calluses on my fingers and having those inside my mouth sounds mildly horrifying.

Turns out that none of that is what’s actually going on inside your mouth. And after 15+ years of believing all this, it took ONE dental hygienist to explain why it wasn’t working for me.

Let’s start with gingivitis. You may have heard of it before, maybe been told you have it. Been lectured on how it’s tied to heart disease and low life expectancy and you can prevent it by flossing. But what IS it?

Basically it’s your body trying to protect you. Have you ever heard the statistic that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s? Afaik that’s true, due to a bunch of bacteria we pick up from our varied human diet. And aside from some important gut flora, our immune system does NOT like it when there’s a lot of bacteria around. So what does it do? It sends white blood cells to scope out the threat. The closest battlefront to the action is your gums, so your body sends a bunch if reinforcements to keep the invaders at bay. The only problem is that the bacteria is perfectly happy living in your mouth, and really has very little interest in entering your blood stream. So all these extra white blood cells are gathering at your gums, but none are ever seeing battle and they can never truly eliminate the threat. This causes swelling and inflammation. It’s basically chronic arthritis but in your mouth instead of your joints. And funny enough, when part of your bloodstream is CONSTANTLY fighting a losing battle, that can hurt the rest of your body over time.

Where does flossing come into all of this? Basically the further away you can keep the bacteria from your gums, the better. They want you to floss because it basically scrapes off the bacteria from your teeth right next to your gum line which is the main war zone. If the white blood cells sense that the danger is gone, they leave, and the swelling leaves with them. The “resistance” you build up over time isn’t physical calluses, it’s just that, when all those white blood cells are around, your gums are like a fresh wound. Of course they bleed when you slice them with floss. When they sense the danger is gone, they can leave and that fresh wound can heal to a normal, tougher thickness. No calluses required.

But OP, I still hate flossing and I can never get through the painful first phase.

Lucky for you, there’s a much easier way: mouthwash.

If you’re like me, you probably thought that mouthwash is just for bad breath. So why would you use it if your breath isn’t bad? Well it turns out that they make a bunch of different mouthwashes that specifically target gingivitis bacteria. I use the store brand but name brand works too (just look for “anti-gingivitis” or “antibacterial” on the bottle). I don’t mind the kind with alcohol (it’s cheaper too) but if you get overstimulated by the burning sensation, they make non-alcohol ones too. (Other fun fact my hygienist told me is that the alcohol actually doesn’t do much to kill the bacteria, it’s just there as a solvent to stop the other ingredients from solidifying over time)

After a couple weeks of using mouthwash, I went to floss this morning and for the first time in my life it didn’t hurt. There was still a little bleeding (which I guess will go away with time) but it didn’t hurt! By using mouthwash, I had killed enough bacteria that my mouth could finally heal.

But I guess, the moral of the story is that there is a way to meet the dentist halfway, and you will see improvement. You don’t have to go all or nothing.

If you’re already in the habit of brushing once or twice a day, it only adds 30 seconds to your routine, but to your immune system, it’ll mean the world.

Sorry if this is obvious to some people, or if you’ve heard it before, but I genuinely had no idea how all of this worked until that one hygienist explained it to me. So thank you to him, and I hope this helps someone!

TLDR; use mouthwash even if your breath doesn’t stink

[ask-a-bot]

Nah, Downpour is honestly kind of shameless. Only reason she was flustered at all was because she was drooling 😂

Hooo boy, my mum read that part about them needing to wash with special solvents to keep clean and healthy, and it send her into a flurry asking all the resident bots how the hell theyve been keeping clean. The Vehicons just use the local drive through car wash, but apparently Monsoon and Downpour haven’t actually had a bath since the war ended!

We all panicked after that, even the Vehicons (who honestly were shocked that a pair of Seeker were so nonchalant about not being clean)

Ewwwww!

To be fair... Nemesis didn't have the best washracks ever. Part of the reason my trine kept our seeker jettisoning habits was because the washracks were ick. If you had the choice of a dirty washrack and somewhere clean and private, what would you choose? I had my first bath after getting stuck on Earth after I moved in with Optimus and Megatron. Even GHOST's limited facilities were better than Nemesis!

Nemesis was a space craft. Of course the resources were limited – the Ark wasn't exactly luxurious either. The diff... fshoosch! Snf. Pine. Snf. The difference was that the Ark crashed on land and we were able to expand and build into the volcano. Megatron didn't have that luxury – you guys had nothing to work with.

And then you destroyed the fragging Space Bridge, so we couldn't even go and freshen up on Cybertron!

Is that what you kept going back and forth between the planets for?

I like to be clean! When I use a washrack, I like to come out afterwards cleaner than I was when I went in; not dirtier!

OK, I understand. Can we use inside voices, please? Megatron is finally recharging.

[predacon-carrion]

It’s not that I hate it, it’s just… sudden. Being in here too long doesn’t help. I passed out last time.

When I don’t think about the fact I was eaten, the soft and warmness of it all can be kind of nice. Sometimes the weight of being pressed on is strangely comforting? I think it’s an anxiety thing.

But there’s also sounds, which I know you don’t really control, and the really tight pressure, which I’m not sure if you control, and the fact I get wet. I guess I just don’t like the feeling of being dirty, though I’m sure you can understand that?

I appreciate the fact you haven’t killed any of us yet. (That I know of, at least.) I know all too well how easily you could. For a guy who is the part of an evil faction probably planning on eradicating the human species, you’re not too bad.

He hums. Thoughtfully. There’s a long pause, a drawn out moment of silence (aside from the occasional soft chirp of his stomach) but, suddenly, the world shifts around you and light filters through your vision and… you’re spat out into his palm.

Carrion gazes down at you with a look you couldn’t quite name. He had that same apathetic, droopy, half-lidded look of his, but… this time, there was a twinge of something else. A slight furrow to his brow.

For as much as I say I loathe you little pests, all of you… it would be a lie if I said any of you were “too bad” yourselves. If it were not for you, I would certainly feel a lot more miserable. You’re right, I haven’t exactly been the best host. As he speaks, he shifts his other wrist to wipe across your form, wiping off his solvent onto the white feathers of one of his cuffs. He has plenty of feathers from his wings to choose from, but they were all stiff and built for the air. Instead, he opted to soil the softer, harder to maintain feathers of his cuffs, just to get you a little cleaner.

Picking himself up from his nest, the vulture crosses the room with you sat in his palm. He makes his way over to his desk, where he tilts his hand far enough for you to slide to the ground. As he pulls his hand away, his wings shift uncomfortably behind him. He kept up a decent poker face, but he was clearly at some sort of mental crossroads.

If you need to clean yourself up further, feel free to. You could tell the gears were turning in his helm, but he couldn’t find the words. So many little eyes looking at him at once. Creatures he once saw as nothing more than little morsels making him feel things. One by one, he plucks everyone off of his person and onto the desk as well.

I must start my shift, and… I need to moment to think. You all will stay here until I return. Without another word, he turns and makes for the door. However, in the middle of the doorframe, he pauses.

And, Glitch? I… apologize.

Then he steps forward and away, and the sliding doors to his room close without a sound.

[exoticcannabislover]

The Benefits of Using Solventless Cannabis Products: Live Rosin and Beyond

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2. Superior Flavor and Aroma

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4. Environmentally Friendly

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By choosing solventless cannabis products, you’re opting for a cleaner, more flavorful, and environmentally conscious cannabis experience. Whether you’re a seasoned user or a beginner, they offer a premium cannabis experience worth exploring. Always buy from reputable sources to ensure quality and authenticity.

[drgregmousebites]

The following is the list of ingredients listed on the Internet as required for the manufacture of methamphetamine:

Ephedrine (cold and allergy medicine)

Pseudoephedrine (cold and allergy medicine)

Alcohol (Rubbing/gasoline additive)

Toluene (brake cleaner)

Ether (engine starter)

Sulfuric Acid (drain cleaner)

Methanol (gasoline additive)

Lithium (camera batteries)

Trichloroethane (gun scrubber)

Anhydrous Ammonia (farm fertilizer)

Sodium Hydroxied (lye)

Red Phosphorous (matches)

Iodine (Veterinarian products)

Sodium metal (can be made from lye)

Table/Rock salt

Kerosene

Gasoline

Muriatic Acid

Campfire fuel

Paint thinner

Acetone

Red Phosphorous (flammable solid) and iodine are mixed. Crystals produce hydrogen iodine gas (corrosive) and phosphine gas (toxic), which is immediate health and safety hazards. When the process is complete, the reaction solution is then finished with lye and solvents.

Or, hear me out, I can just buy meth.