The online data sheet for Brasso wadding in the UK lists the ingredients as C8–10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quartz, C14–18 and C16–18 unsaturated Fatty acids, Kaolinite, Aqua, Ammonium Hydroxide and Iron Hydroxide. Brasso liquid lists a slightly different mix; C8–10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quartz, Kaolin, C12–20 Saturated and Unsaturated Monobasic Fatty Acids, Aqua and Ammonium Hydroxide. Also available are ingredients in a discontinued recipe for Brasso. Wadding: C8–10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quartz, Ammonium Tallate and Colorant. Liquid: C8–10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quartz, Kaolin and Ammonium Tallate. [6] For the historical county of the Kingdom of Hungary, see Brassó (county). For the county seat thereof, see Braşov. You can rejuvenate the dried out wadding with a little paraffin Roger, both Duraglit and Brasso used something else as well, nobody seems to know what. I'd not noticed the absence of Duraglit, shame as it was always the more effective of the two on badly tarnished brass.

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Theo, like the idea but a round of beers is bad enough these days without shelling out on pints of Brasso Brasso has been used by watch enthusiasts to polish scratches out of acrylic crystals on watches. [12] Railway And Canal Commission." Times [London, England] 22 May 1913: 22. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 13 Sept. 2018.It has been used to polish CDs, DVDs, screens, and pools to repair scratches. It is a mild solvent and an extremely fine abrasive, so when applied to the reflective surface of the disc and rubbed radially (in straight lines between the edge and centre), it can smooth scratches and reduce their effect. [8] [9] [10] This technique was widely used despite the dangers it involved which included gilders going blind and most didn’t live past the age of 40 due to the poisonous fumes released from the mercury.

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Brasso is abrasive and will wear metal over time. The National Trust recommend alternative cleaners. [7] Other applications [ edit ]

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