I haven't experienced a temperature change. I probably
don't use enough to generate a significant reaction,
but will watch for this next time I use Profelt.
However, I have noticed that with alcohol, the bushings
will sometimes come loose. I typically add a few drops
per ounce of Profelt to lower surface tension in order
to reduce beading and help it to wick into the bushings.
It doesn't always happen, and I have not been able to
determine the difference when it does, i.e. whether
the composition of the glue is that much different.
I am not aware that alcohol alone will soften glue,
but am going to pursue this as a test on my own.
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Dave Conte
Owner
North Richland Hills TX
817-581-7321
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-04-2017 22:23
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Lend me a chemist ( I don't really need a tenor)
As a starting point, you would have to know the chemical makeup of the profelt.
Original Message------
Calling all chemists. I was wondering if anyone could tell me why adding de-natured alcohol to V.S. Profelt results in a substantial temperature rise in the resulting solution. It doesn't get hot enough to make holding the bottle uncomfortable but it sure scared the bejeebers out of me. After it didn't explode for half an hour or so I went ahead and used it to size some guide rail bushings. I was just wondering if someone with a background in the hard sciences might have an answer.
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Karl Roeder
Pompano Beach FL
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