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I promise this is not another thread about what to use! I have read the pinned thread on this twice and I'm satisfied with my lighter fluid (until it runs out) and IPA combination.

Just a quick question about storage and precautions as this is the first time I used IPA. The label of the IPA 99% gives all sorts of warnings. I fully understand it's a volatile substance.. is it any more volatile than the lighter fluid ive been using up to now? 

I currently use in a cool, dark, ventilated part of my garage, I wear gloves and keep the water in the US cold. 

The fluids are stored either in the original container or in the little jam jars with lids. Then in a box in the garage. 

Anything I should be more careful of/havent considered?

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I keep my 99% IPA in the cabinet in the bathroom. Though TBH, it's only ~80% now (marked as such with sharpie for future reference), because I cut it with some 70% to be able to eliminate a bottle and make some space. The grocery store near me keeps it on the shelf next to the 70% (or did in the before times). Don't leave it open on the edge of the table with one of those bitchy internet cats and you're probably fine.

For truly nasty stuff, I have a steel cabinet in my shop (not the same as where I work on watches). At present, I just leave the doors cracked, and make sure the shop doesn't get too hot or cold. Eventually, I'll get around to putting a vent in the cabinet, and maybe some sort of heating/insulation system. But that's for nasty stuff and whatever fits toward the nasty end of the spectrum.

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Hi  Its always advisable if possible to read the data sheet on the chemical and adhere to the manufacturers instructions,   If spec sheets are not available use commonsense.  spirits ie .    naptha ,benzine ,Ipa    etc keep cool and away from direct sunlight and far away from naked flame.     and as Old Hippy said don.t smoke.

 

  

 

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