<VV> witches brew

[John David Thomson]

You were right on with the Ed's Red info.  A google found the following information from Ed Harris himself.

CONTENTS: Ed's Red Parts Cleaner 
·         1 part Dexron ATF, GM Spec. D-20265 or later. 
·         1 part Kerosene - deodorized, K1 
·         1 part Aliphatic Mineral Spirits 
·         CAS #64741-49-9, or substitute "Stoddard Solvent" mineral spirits, CAS #8052-41-3, or equivalent. 
·         1 part Acetone, CAS #67-64-1. 
·         (Optional 1 lb. of Lanolin, Anhydrous, USP per gallon, or OK to substitute Lanolin, Modified, Topical Lubricant, from the drug store) 
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: 
Mix outdoors, in good ventilation. Use a clean 1 gallon container (metal, chemical-resistant, heavy gage PET or PVC plastic). 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! 
Add the ATF first. Use the empty container to measure the other components, so that it is thoroughly rinsed. If you incorporate the lanolin into the mixture, melt this carefully in a double boiler, taking precautions against fire. Pour the melted lanolin it into a larger container, rinsing the lanolin container with the bore cleaner mix, and stirring until it is all dissolved. I recommend diverting up to 4 ozs. per quart of the 50-50 ATF/kerosene mix to use as "ER-compatible" gun oil. This can be done without impairing the effectiveness of the remaining mix. Label and safety warnings follow: 
CAUTION: FLAMMABLE MIXTURE -- HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED -- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
Contents: petroleum distillates, surfactants, organometallic antioxidants and acetone.
1. Flammable mixture, keep away from heat, sparks or flame. 
2. FIRST AID, If swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting, call physician immediately. In case of eye contact immediately flush thoroughly with water and call a physician. For skin contact wash thoroughly. 
3. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent which is inconsistent with its labeling. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. If using in closed areas lacking forced air ventilation wear respiratory protection meeting NIOSH TC23C or equivalent. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. 
 
Dave - 68 Kelmark, 66 Corsa 140-4 Vert..........

----- Original Message -----
From: John Kepler <jekepler at amplex.net>
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008 6:59 am
Subject: Re: <VV> witches brew
To: Sethracer at aol.com, Jim.McLott at DOR.GA.GOV, virtualvairs at corvair.org

> 
> It's composed of  equal
> parts of:
> 
> mineral spirits or paint thinner
> automatic  transmission fluid
> kerosene
> acetone
> 
> 
> 
> Actually, this is the formula for "Ed's Red", a DIY gun-cleaning 
> solventinvented by firearms expert/author, Ed Harris over 50 
> years ago! 
> 
> John
> 
> 
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