[Jewelry making - Article 00360] - Re: [Orchid] Melting Gold...

[GaPawn]

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Dennis, and fellow Orchidians,

    Just to keep the record straight, WD-40 has NEVER contained Teflon,
    nor any silica compounds. It is primarily just a solvent, a triple
    refined petroleum distillate (mineral spirits). If given enough time
    it will dissipate completely, leaving no residue. It has even been
    recommended by veterinarians to remove fly paper adhesive from pet
    birds who are highly susceptible to ingesting foreign substances. If
    a canary can safely preen WD-40 from it's feathers, its pretty benign
    stuff. 

    I certainly have no clue what made your group sick, but think it
    highly unlikely that WD-40 was the culprit. As an outside shot, some
    folks, who are not fond of the proprietary perfume that is used to
    give it that "WD-40ish" aroma, have complained that the smell upsets
    their stomachs.... That's a long-shot at best. The perfume,
    by-the-way, is the single most expensive component in the secret
    recipe. But I doubt seriously that it could cause you to become
    physically ill by cooking it. 

    Perhaps there was some other substance that contaminated your pour
    that caused your distress? Or possibly a flu bug that may have been
    circulating? Or even possibly you used a different brand of spray
    lubricant that DID contain Teflon? (There are several of those out
    there.) Because you are correct, heating Teflon to high temperatures
    can definitely be injurious to your health. In fact, overheating a
    Teflon pan on the kitchen stove is the cause of death of many pet
    birds every year! 

    Steve
    (Whose paycheck was signed by the WD-40 Company for over 15 years,
    and had as many as eight parrots in his home for most of those years,
    and who won't allow a Teflon pan in his house!) Stempinski 

Steve's Place
Jewelry Repair
While-U-Watch
706-342-7296


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