[QuadList] Toluene

[Joe Owens]

Toluene, of course, was the active ingredient in model airplane glue  
(at least for polystyrene) which became a frequently abused  
substance.  Lately, however it appears that cyanoacrylate is the  
weapon of choice for the purpose of kitbuilding.  I also remember  
throughout the late 70s and early 80's going through small kegs of  
CFC, soaking KimWipes and buffing down the headwheels.  "Totally  
inert" we were told.  I thought I was being ironic when I voiced the  
opinion (thoroughly scoffed at) that the stuff would eventually come  
back and kill us.

Interesting aside (or maybe not) is that as a side-effect of the  
Formula One "Spygate scandal" involving Ferrarri and MacLaren, one  
tidbit that came to light was that Ferrari was NOT using nitrogen as  
a pressurant gas in their tyres (like most other teams).  They were  
using a refrigerant similar to the non-chlorinated fluorocarbons used  
in air conditioners.  It is extremely stable, and also helped to keep  
the treads from over-heating.  Personally, I like a mixture of gases  
-- mostly nitrogen, a bit of oxygen, some carbon dioxide, a few rare  
gases... its also breathable.

Joe Owens
Presto!Digital Colourgrade
302-9664 106 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5H0N4
+1 780 421-9980
jpo at prestodigital.ca



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