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Tire prep chemical?

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Shaky60

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Ethoxyquin is a rubber stabilizer / pesticide / food preservative. I have read that it is used in tire production. So I cut ethoxyquin 50/50 with UF clear and rolled onto some unilli tires. It made them very very soft but I never races them. Has anyone else tried this?
 
I would say its safe to assume that 99% of these guys don't know what you just said. The ones who do I would assume 99% of them won't say. Most racers these days order a prep that's already mixed, or can buy into a "program." Most of the good info guys either don't get on here anymore or just don't post, it's a shame.
 
I looked into this. Study hazardous polymerization. With a molecular weight of 217.3 and a flash over 100c. Dangerous when exposed to heat, light, and air. I'd say there are more than a few reasons this would not be in my lab for testing.
 
magicwond5 said:
hum? cant be too bad they use it in dog food chili powder and protecting pears from frost as well as rubber lol
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A lot of chemicals when mixed with something may be safe but by itself can be very dangerous. The amount used in a food source will be very very small compared to what is used in a rubber source also.
 
Yes. Got to love MSDS sheets. Ever read the WD40 MSDS? it says it could be fatal if swallowed(watch out). Hope the new SDS are a little more realistic. Every chemical could be harmful in some way, shape or form.

This chemical is in every rubber compound already and most animal food, yes at a regulated quantity, but it is in food. Think of all the playground equipment with the 'new' recycled rubber bedding... It don't seem like this chemical is the next creo...

I do not know a lot about tires or tire prep and that is why I asked if it is used or could be used...
 
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