Is my silicone spray safe to use

[Wharve]

I have some silicone spray and I don't know if its safe to put on my cube. It says that it contains propane, isobutane, and hexane. The can also says that it is harmful to the skin and harmful if inhaled.

 

[pcharles93]

Wear gloves, do it outside, stay away from open flames.

 

[ShadenSmith]

Don't worry about it.

 

[IamWEB]

Don't worry about it if you take the above precautions.

True. True.

 

[puzzlemaster]

haha it's no biggie...just do it outside, and let it dry for atleast an hour before u reassemble it...like let it dry in ur garage...other than that, u should be good

 

[EmersonHerrmann]

I don't worry about it...I lubed my cube in competition, luckily no one died even though there were 100+ people there I usually cover my nose and mouth with my shirt until the smell of the lube goes away.

P.S. - I realize that I am fairly stupid and may have caused cancer in me and others that were around me o_O that's not good :\ Whoever was at San Francisco today should watch out :O

 

[ShadenSmith]

I spray in my bedroom all the time. You guys are too paranoid.


That, or I'm going to get cancer.

 

[EmersonHerrmann]

I spray in my bedroom all the time. You guys are too paranoid.


That, or I'm going to get cancer.

Nice...just nice

 

[toast]

I spray in my bedroom all the time. You guys are too paranoid.


That, or I'm going to get cancer.

rmae heira, an I'v hed noooo probem yet. cept i ccanot type correktirnglt.







Can you read that?

 

[abr71310]

Shaden, do you use CRC / Jig-A-Loo?
As far as I know those are the only two silicone based lubricants that don't
a) leave a random sticky residue
b) smell really horrid IMMEDIATELY after spraying
c) contain any of that crap that will kill your cube (no petroleum, I believe).

 

[Unknown.soul]

You forgot an important bit of information: the name of the lube and it's manufacturer. Sometimes people have used the kind you have and can give proper feedback.

 

[h5n1]

Usually there are mostly long-term effects from most of the toxic substances in silicone spray. So no immediate danger. Just follow the safety instructions on the spray and you should be fine. For a while.

 

[Kieran]

The hydrocarbons you explain can be harmful to your lungs, throat, etc when inhaled in huge doses, but with a small lube can, it should be fine. If you are being particularly cautious, do it outside. I just spray mine inside on the desk.. No big problems as of yet. Oh and I use silicon oil, WD5 and it worked perfect: Just if anyone wanted any references.