Chem's in relaxer

[Eric or Pat Metzler]

 Hi,

I use Phenol (one or two drops maximum per one quart relaxer) and it 
seems to work just fine.  With such small amounts the odor is not 
offensive (I never leave the cover off the relaxer).  It seems to last 
forever (never had to replenish the phenol in several years), but I have 
no idea of the effects on humans.  

For private individuals, Phenol is not easy to buy.  A pharmacist friend 
got it for me.  A 10 ml bottle will last me forever.

When I first put it in the relaxers, about 15 years ago, I placed a 
small piece of tissue in the bottom of the relaxer and applied the 
Phenol to the tissue with an eye dropper.  It's still there, and seems 
to be working perfectly - no fungus.

It's cold in Columbus Ohio right now.  0 C.

Eric Metzler

Richard Worth wrote:

> All,
> I was curious what others use in their relaxing chambers to keep 
> fungus at bay.  I have used PDB but the carcinogenic and other long 
> term effects are not good.  I have heard phenol is used but am not 
> aware of the health effects.  What about ammonia?  Ethanol or 
> isopropyl?  Stiffness of specimens?
> Thanks,  Rich




 
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