does brasso contain ammonia

Is Brasso bad for brass?

Hi, Brasso and its effect on brass is widely discussed on the Web, most notably by shooters who load their own ammo. 1. Brasso contains ammonia. It therefore has the potential to cause cracking is those brass tank stoves which are susceptible to Stress corrosion cracking. 2. I have posted on the forum before about the potential problem; 3.

What is the chemical composition of Brasso?

The label of Australian Brasso lists "Liquid Hydrocarbons 630g/L; Ammonia 5g/L", whereas the material safety data sheet for Brasso in North America lists: isopropyl alcohol 3–5%, ammonia 5–10%, silica powder 15–20% and oxalic acid 0–3% as the ingredients.

What is the difference between American Brasso and Australian Brasso?

The label of Australian Brasso lists "Liquid Hydrocarbons 630g/L; Ammonia 5g/L", whereas the material safety data sheet for Brasso in North America lists: isopropyl alcohol 3–5%, ammonia 5–10%, silica powder 15–20% and oxalic acid 0–3% as the ingredients. However, the Australian version contains kaolin instead of silica for abrasives.

Does ammonia damage brass?

It seems as though Ammonia has a chemical reaction with brass and will cause it to weaken and crack. Does that seem to be right? I am not real sure about the chemical reaction but, that was how I remembered it being said once.

Does Brasso have ammonia?

The abrasives scrape the layer of tarnish from the metal surface and smooth any scratch marks. It is the kaolin that gives Brasso its yellow-ochre colour, and the kerosene and ammonia that give Brasso its characteristic smell.

What are the contents of Brasso?

Ingredients. Water, Calcium Carbonate, Pumice, Tall Oil Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Oxalic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Aluminum Magnesium Silicate, Aromatic Mineral Spirits.

Is Brasso hazardous?

DANGER: HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. VAPORS HARMFUL IF INHALED.

Why does Brasso turn black?

Brass, like silver, tarnishes because its metal components—copper and zinc—are exposed to oxygen. This is a natural process. The oils in your skin also have an effect on brass, so the more an item is used, the more corrosion or tarnish can occur.

What is the solvent in Brasso?

Ingredients. The label of Australian Brasso lists "Liquid Hydrocarbons 630g/L; Ammonia 5g/L", whereas the material safety data sheet for Brasso in North America lists: isopropyl alcohol 3–5%, ammonia 5–10%, silica powder 15–20% and oxalic acid 0–3% as the ingredients.

What cleans brass better than Brasso?

This versatile cleaner is great for getting brass to shine. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in ½ cup white vinegar and add just enough flour to make a paste. Rub on to the brass and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse and buff dry.

Is Brasso carcinogenic?

Carcinogenic Effects: Not listed as carcinogenic by OSHA, NTP or IARC.

Should you wear a mask when using Brasso?

Just be CAREFUL with this! Wear an N95 mask or at least use this outdoors or in a VERY well ventilated area. The fumes can really, truly harm you.

How long should I leave Brasso on?

To use Brasso Metal Polish Wadding remove the wadding and apply evenly to the desired metal surface in small circular motions. Once evenly applied leave for a few minutes before buffing with a dry cloth.

What can you not use Brasso on?

Brasso is available at most hardware stores and comes in different formulations for different uses. Original Brasso is generally safe to use on most metals, with the exception of sterling silver.

Does wd40 clean brass?

We like to use WD-40. It is not only very easy to use, but is also quick and very effective. All you need to do is coat the gold and brass lamp with a layer of WD-40, which is a great to clean brass and let it sit for about 15-30 minutes. Take a clean cloth and rub the lamp in circular motions drying and buffing it up.

What is the best homemade brass cleaner?

To make an inexpensive homemade brass cleaner, mix equal parts salt and flour with enough vinegar to make a thick paste. Rub on vigorously with a damp cloth. Then wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of vinegar in 1 pint of water.

Is Brasso safe to use?

Original Brasso is generally safe to use on most metals, with the exception of sterling silver. Be sure to read the label for applying to make sure it is safe for the intended product. Brasso metal polish is easy to use by simply applying with a clean cloth and buffing to a shine.

Does Brasso have acid in it?

Brasso® Tarnish Remover, Metal Polish, Contains No Harsh Acids, 8 oz., 8/Carton (2660089334) If you aren't 100% satisfied with this item, you may return it or exchange it for free. Simply bring it back to any Staples store or send it back to us by completing a return online.

How do you make brass Brasso?

Flour/Vinegar Paste: Mix one teaspoon of salt into a 1/2 cup of vinegar. Add flour until the liquid becomes a paste and spread over the brass. Let the mixture sit for up an hour then rinse and buff the piece.

What is Brasso good for?

Brasso works on brass, copper, chrome, bronze, stainless steel, pewter, and aluminum. It's a cleaner, polish and protection solution in one, for when you need to buff up lackluster brass, kitchenware and more - no polishing wheel required.

How much ammonia is in brasso?

rather a few hours in a tumbler with a half ounce of Brasso. According to the MSDS, Brasso contains 2-3% ammonia. See: http://www.parish-supply.com/msds/0380008.pdf.

What is brasso protective film?

Brasso leaves a protective film on brass cases ... both on the outside and inside. This film is petroleum based and forms a white haze when dry. It's best to use a rag and wipe out the inside of each case (and the primer pocket if you deprimed before cleaning) before seating primers or dropping powder.

Can Doc45 be shiny brass?

Yes Doc45 ... besides dazzling my fellow shooters, shiny brass is much easier to find when it lands on the range and I know exactly which cases belong to me.

Is Dillon's Rapid Polish better than Brasso?

I got shamed into buying a bottle of Dillon's Rapid Polish. It works fine but no better than Brasso, which cost less than 1/4 as much as Dillon's Polish. Brasso is available at my local grocery store whereas Dillon's polish has to be mail-ordered.

Where is Brasso located?

Location: Far North of Scotland. Hi, Brasso and its effect on brass is widely discussed on the Web, most notably by shooters who load their own ammo. 1. Brasso contains ammonia. It therefore has the potential to cause cracking is those brass tank stoves which are susceptible to Stress corrosion cracking.

What are the factors that cause corrosion in copper?

Only certain specific environments appear to produce stress corrosion of copper alloys, notably ammonia or ammonium compounds or nitrogen- bearing materials and/or related compounds such as amines.

What is the best way to clean a copper bore?

Ammonia is used as bore cleaner because it dissolves copper. If one saturates a cotton or linen patch with an ammonia based cleaner and passes it through a copper fouled bore it comes out bright blue green. Quite a pretty color actually. If the bore is left wet for a few minutes each time, ammonia is quite effective in removing the metallic copper washd onto the bore from the passage of copper jacketted bullets. I clean my rifle bores with a product called "Sweet's 7.62" or another called "Butch's Bore Shine." Both contain a large amount of ammonia and both work well.

What is the test medium for copper?

It is interesting that both the US and British Standards have an accelerated test for detecting high residual stresses in Copper and its alloys, which uses mercurous salts as the test medium. Check here ; scc Test

Is Brasso poisonous?

Brasso Deadly? Only if you've been drinking too much of it.

Can ammonia be removed?

The ammonia is not easily removed either, once the attack begins the damage is irreversible.

Can brasso crack a tank?

3. If you do have a tank with residual stresses it could crack with Brasso, but also with household cleaners, urine, sweat, and numerous other fluids.

Is amines in brass bad?

Dont be fooled however, as it containes amines (?) which is related to ammonia and was just as vilified by Jim Moss as harmful to brass.

Does brass polishing fluid contain ammonia?

I see from various ads that many clock cleaning fluids contain ammonia as do brass polishing medias. Now it's believed by certain bodies, that ammonia causes brass embrittlement over time as was first discovered by various armies around the world in the 1860's (or thereabouts) when brass cartridges which were a recent innovation were stored near the horses. It was found that the ammonia in the horses urine caused the brass cartridges to crack when fired due to them becoming brittle. In the shooting world it's a NO-NO to bring ammonia anywhere near a brass cartridge case.

Is ammonia saturated or non saturated?

One more note: In John's article, he says household ammonia is only 13% saturated which is not potent enough to do the job even if you double the amount in a futile attempt to get 26% by adding twice as much. Funny guy!

Can ammonia cause problems?

Old brass, manufactured before the modern rolled product was likely hammered to thickness then cut. It already has stress, and ammonia can cause real problems with it. I've yet to find any hint of damage from modern ammonia concentrates in cleaning fluids used on modern movements.

Is there ammonia in Ace?

There is a strong ammonia (janitor strength) that I found at Ace. I decreased the amount of water in the formula. Yes, I did a calculation to determine the how much janitor ammonia and how much water to add. The oleic acid is the hard item to find, unless you try Murphy's Soap - which I never tried.

Does ammonia crack?

The author of this experiment, James Moss, intimated that the effects of ammonia in the form of stress corrosion cracking, once begun, does not end. Once it reacts, the cracking continues.

Is Hermle 340-020 ammonia free?

Our shop went "ammonia free" when I observed the destructive effects of common household sudsy ammonia on two identical Hermle 340-020 movements. One was wound up; the second was unwound. A teaspoon of sudsy ammonia was put with each movement in a Ziplock bag and sealed. After three weeks, the wound up [under stress] movement destroyed itself. The unwound movement turned brown-black with no apparent stress damage except around plate mounting posts.

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The label of Australian Brasso lists "Liquid Hydrocarbons 630g/L; Ammonia 5g/L", whereas the material safety data sheet for Brasso in North America lists: isopropyl alcohol 3–5%, ammonia 5–10%, silica powder 15–20% and oxalic acid 0–3% as the ingredients. However, the Australian version contains kaolin instead of silica for abrasives.
The online data sheet for Brasso wadding in the UK lists the ingredients as C8–10 Alkane/Cyclo…

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