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KT2000

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9. I used it in the 70's

Reply to Calista241 (Original post)

Fri Oct 26, 2018, 06:15 PM

Oct 2018

when I worked for a drapery manufacturer. It was banned for use then, which I did not know. I guess I was using up the stock. I would get dizzy so I had to hang my head of an open window to recover. Also the palms of my hand would turn white. I asked for gloves but they refused so I brought my own. They melted.

Don't trust China - my friend from China refuses to buy any food processed in China. She knows.

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In electronics, it was the go-to cleaner back in the day.... Brother Buzz Oct 2018 #3

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Inflammable means flammable? What a country! Brother Buzz Oct 2018 #5

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I used it in the 70's KT2000 Oct 2018 #9

Bought a new ac last spring to eliminate using R22.. Maxheader Oct 2018 #10