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The Hive => Chemicals & Equipment => Topic started by: Goodtimes on July 10, 2003, 01:12:00 AM

Title: Solvent for Diesel Fuel
Post by: Goodtimes on July 10, 2003, 01:12:00 AM

What is the best way to get glassware that previously contained diesel fuel clean. 

Hate to throw away perfectly good containers!

GT

Title: diesel fuel
Post by: jrfoxxx1 on July 10, 2003, 01:33:00 AM

wouldnt just using more diesel feul and maybe a little elbow grease to remove any residue, then just repeatd rinses with warm water work. seems cheap and easy and i cant see why that wouldnt be fine.

Title: Acetone?
Post by: methyl_ethyl on July 10, 2003, 03:24:00 AM

UMMM, I am not much of a chemist, however I do not see why acetone would not clean it up purty....

     Tell me if I am wrong  8)

     I usually do not post in threads I know little about however I am feeling quite confident tonight. 

     Loving all bees,

     methyl_ethyl

Title: Methyl_Ethyl
Post by: Aurelius on July 10, 2003, 07:34:00 AM

You are correct!  diesel fuel can be removed using acetone. (had to do so one many occasions)  May need repeated rinses, but it usually comes out without a problem.