Toxic is a precisely defined term under law, American or otherwise. Most components of petroleum are indeed nontoxic, with the exception of Benzene, which is present in small quantities only in ceratin petroleum products, notably gasoline. Mineral Spirits is a petroleum distillate as well, by the way.
Just because something is nontoxic or doesn't mean one wants to drink it. Natural substances such as ammonia or the turpentine you mention also have bad effects if one is foolish enough to drink them. Goo Gone, BTW, is indeed a great product.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX
Bob Hanson <theonetrueBob@webtv.net> wrote: My girlfriend always used a USA made product (possibly not available in NZ) called "Goo Gone". It removes everything from candlewax, shoe polish, tree sap, to of course stickers, price labels, and glue. It indeed worked fine on some of my dried on bar tape... with a bit of coaxing from a soft nylon scouring pad.
~ However, just reading the label, it claims to be "Non Toxic" ... BUT, in another place it also states "Contains petroleum distillates. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. Use in well ventilated area. Do not use near heat, sparks or flames." ...and, in yet another place it states "Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Combustible" Well, so much for America's sense of what is a "Non Toxic" product. I believe I'll go back to turpentine or mineral spirits for my projects... at least I KNOW they are potentially deadly, and they're cheap.
Bob Hanson, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
From: Wayne Davidson Subject: [CR]Easy removal of handlebar tape adhesive Hi all, does anyone out there have one, I have an old set of cinelli alloy bars with dried up adhesive, I'd like to remove without damage, is there an easy method? .....regards wayne davidson invers NZ......