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Subject:Re: � � � "stabilant" contact enhancer/cleaner
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:34:46 -0800

Frank,

yup, more than just "polyglycol", further (albeit still not enough info):

 �modified polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene block polymer of the polyglycol
family�

Alistair

on 21/1/04 4:23 pm, Frank Grunthaner wrote:

> Alistair,
> 
> Been using the stuff for years. From the 944 turbo through all the custom
> harnesses for the Vanagon conversions. Works like a charm, particularly for
> low
> contact noise. However, the 80%/20% composition isn't the whole story.
> Intrigued with its effective performance, I ran a chromatographic scan on the
> solution. There are 7 other significant peaks at the sub ppt level. I suspect
> surface
> active contact agents, but finally decided to buy a bottle. Over the years, I
> have used several ml. Not worth cracking the additives. Whole mess of chain
> lengths in the polyglycols. Very reproducible chromatograms.
> 
> Frank Grunthaner

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