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I mixed up a batch of Ed's Red gun cleaner and stored some of it in Aempty bottle of Canadian Club, but wanted to store some of it in plastic containers. Had been warned not to use the HDPE stamped plastic, but wondered what the other stamps represented. I fine come stamped PETE, some PP and was wondering which ones would be suitable for storage?

The Ed's Red does a great job on my guns, thanks for the recipe Gooser. Bill
 
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Bill Watson said:
I mixed up a batch of Ed's Red gun cleaner and stored some of it in Aempty bottle of Canadian Club, but wanted to store some of it in plastic containers. Had been warned not to use the HDPE stamped plastic, but wondered what the other stamps represented. I fine come stamped PETE, some PP and was wondering which ones would be suitable for storage?

The Ed's Red does a great job on my guns, thanks for the recipe Gooser. Bill
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It was my understanding that HDPE was what was recommended for storage :confused:. It's what's stamped on the bottom of most plasic gasoline containers. I ended up using a metal paint can that I bought from home depot. I'll Have to check the old thread.

Danny
 
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On a side note... I added my pound of lanolin to the gallon I mixed up while back and it started to chunk/flake up when I stirred it in :confused:. I continued to stir it in hoping it would dissolve but there was still some chunks in the liquid. Any Ideas why it would go from liquid back to solid?

Danny
 
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From Moosegooser,

I keep my Eds Red in a HDPE Plastic container.
Its what General Chemical ships and stores Acetone in

if you look on the bottom of the Gas or kerosene container, I bet it will show a Graphic along with the Abreveations HDPE
High Density Polyethelene.
I am sure it willbe fine!


Looks likem HDPE is the way to go

Danny
 
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thinkness in HDPE gas cans is part of the reason it works.

I wouldn't try it in lighter containers. MEK's, solvents and distilled petros and HDPE don't mix well.

Maybe buy one of the $7 1/2 gallon gas cans at the store and mark it up real well.
 
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DSO said:
On a side note... I added my pound of lanolin to the gallon I mixed up while back and it started to chunk/flake up when I stirred it in :confused:. I continued to stir it in hoping it would dissolve but there was still some chunks in the liquid. Any Ideas why it would go from liquid back to solid?

Danny
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MooseGooser / Ken Bora..... Lil help?

Danny
 
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As I said in an earlier thread..

General Chemical Ships an stores Acetone ina Plastic HDPE Gallon BOTTLE, Thats What I use to store mine. I have NEVER had a problem with leakage, or the solvent attacking the container.

To be safe though,,I like the idea of a new paint can from HOME DEPOT ect. An Empty Coleman fuel can works well also.

If the lanolin isnt warmed really well... and added slowly to the mix, you may experiece some debris in the bottom of container. Wont hurt a thing,,,,,,, Just shake before using. Lanolin works as a rust preventer for long term storage. As log as its basically suspended in the mix,, you will apply a good coat of it when you use Eds Red.

If you used 1 lb of lanolin to a Gallon of mix,,you used the Max amount of Lanolin. The recepit calls for UP TO 1lb per gallon. Prolly whay you are seeing debris. Wont hurt a thing....

Gooser
 
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John Daniels said:
Gooser,
The original revisted email from Ed Harris himself states:

"Use a clean 1 gallon metal, chemical-resistant, heavy gage PET or PVC plastic container. NFPA approved plastic gasoline storage containers are OK. Do NOT use HDPE, which is permeable, because the acetone will slowly evaporate. Acetone in ER will attack HDPE over time, causing the container to collapse, making a heck of a mess!"

Just thought I would pass this on.
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gas cans are HDPE..... I think the mention is using thinner walled jugs like bleach bottles. The mixture isn't good for any type of plastic. PET and PVC are not resistent to the mixture either. PVC is probably the least resistent to attack by petro-based solutions. The above mention is not accurate information regarding plastics. (I work in the plastics industry)

Best to use metal or glass for the recipe for long term storage. At a business you would be required to store this in metal containers inside a lockable flamable liquids locker. You can pick up nice little brand new quart metal paint cans with a lid at just about any paint store and some hardware stores.
 
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Thanks Ken And MG, Lanolin was liquefied and plenty warm. The paint can was brand new from home depot. I think my mistake was adding the full 1 lb and also adding it too quickly. I filtered out the small flakes with a paint filter and it is just fine. Not much lanolin in the filter but enough to notice. It appears perfect now and I have plenty of it :cool:. Thanks again for your assistance.

Danny
 
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