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Re: disposing of brake fluid?

To: ArthurK101@aol.com
Subject: Re: disposing of brake fluid?
From: Brian Furgalus <triumph.tr7@usa.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 23:54:30 -0400
Cc: MOWOGMAN@aol.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <c8bcd479.2491cf64@aol.com>
I believe that (standard DOT 3-4) fluid is mainly Ethelyne Glycol, or
antifreeze, so follow similar disposal routines.  Even Silicone is not
petrolium based.

As always,
Brian

ArthurK101@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 10-Jun-99 22:08:43 Eastern Daylight Time, MOWOGMAN writes:
> 
> > You stated that brake fluid is toxic to the environment?  What exactly is
> in
> > it that is so toxic?
> >
> 
> John, man-made chemicals are not natural and so most do not belong in the
> natural environment.  Oil and petroleum distillates, one of which is brake
> fluid, are harmful to animals and humans.  That is why we have "recycling"
> centers.  Cheers.
> 
> Art Kelly

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