RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

While were on this subject, I followed cayugad post on the 50/50 99% alc./windshield washer mix, all I had when I mixed it was RainX's winter grade (orange) that has the antifreeze agent in it as well as the window treatment. I didn't think of it when I made it but RainX puts a film on the glass that repels water. I haven't used the mix yet but I'm thinking it won't hurt, in fact it may help since it repels water. I just don't know about what if any residue it may leave behind. Any thoughts?

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

good question. i think if you dilute the way some do,50 alcohol50 windex .it would not be as flammable.but i think 99% of ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL could burn as bottle says and it burns in car engine.so, it may be safer diluting it as most do with windex . i dont know. are some using alcohol full strength on their cleaning swabs?

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

Just don't DRINK it!

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

I am wondering that since after swabbing with the mixture and you then run a dry patch or two to follow up, if that dry patch will not wipe anything left, like a film off the barrel. Mix a little of it and try. Be sure to let us know how it works for you. I usually use the summer blend mix and get it at the Wal Mart cheap.... I am suspecting that you will not have a problem.

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

i just went outside with ISO-HEET . full strength on my cleaning patch. i dropped a match on it. it burned real fast.i them mixed 50/50 iso-heet with windex and i could not get the patch to burn,it would not catch. i would not have this ISO-HEET anywhere around fire,heat or gunpowder .alcohol in its full state is VERY BURNABLE. to much risk to use around muzzleloader ,i think.

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

sproulman

Remember flash point of IPA or even ISO-HEET is 53 degrees F. (at 53 degrees it will start evaporating creating ignitable fumes) I would say you are correct it is flammable.

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

Sabotloader - I understand that at 53 degrees it may start evaporating and developing fumes, but it requires more heat than that to IGNITE, doesn't it? You know, gasoline will evaporate on a cold, winter day (I'm in Michigan), but it still takes a spark or match to ingnite it.
I'm not trying to be picky here (maybe I am), but I think that saying it's flash point is 53 degrees is incorrect - my hands are warmer than that.

IM jaybe :)

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

jaybe
Everything you say is correct - my point, if there is a point, is the use of flammable materials in the barrel of a ML containing residue should be approached very carefully. It does not happen often but it could. Muting the IPA with water/windex will certainly help alleviate the problem. The water/windex will slow and raise the flash point of IPA.

Using pur IPA to clean oil from a barrel prior to shooting - can not imagine that being a problem. Using pure IPA between shots I think you a raising the level of probabilities there.

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

Yup - I agree completely!

IM jaybe :)

RE: ISO-HEET FOR CLEANING
 

i dont see the diffrence between swapping with 91% alcohol like MANY of us do now.....and using 99% with a rust/corrosion preventative in it in terms of saftey....regaurdless 91% and 99% are BOTH going to be pretty dang flamable....i think i may start using the ISO heet....already got it handy....always got it in my truck...long story but i had water get in there somehowon a fishing trip.......i think it may have been the gigundo water puddle i hit.....wentfishing for 3 or 4 hrs and the drive home i was going up a hill and she just bogged down and died and wouldnt start....started up after i let it sit....out that stuff in it and its fine.....winter i always use it.....and once in a while throught the year......ill let you guys know when i swab with it.......if you guys dont see me posting anywhere on the boards you know i caught on fire.....but i doubt it....i swab with pure 91% now.....i just like the 1% being rust preventative....NOT water or whatever the other 9% is in91% alcohol.....and that stuffwill evaporate even quicker!! i think thats a great idea...rusty duck cleaner has ETHER in it........and alcohol i think...bottles at home....i use that at home now......i like it