From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!floyd!vax135!ariel!orion!lime!houti!hogpc!houxz!ihnp4!iwlc7!dfz
Newsgroups: net.cooks
Title: Re: Getting rid of sticky labels on new equipment
Article-I.D.: iwlc7.148
Posted: Tue Mar 22 11:03:20 1983
Received: Wed Mar 23 07:50:57 1983
Reply-To: dfz@iwlc7.UUCP (David F. Ziffer)
References: eagle.837

Many labels are stuck on with carbon-based substances, not only on kitchen
utensils but also in other irritating places (e.g. car windows).  The best
stuff for removing such glues used to be carbon tetrachloride (which was
sold in hardware stores under the brand name "Carbona", if I remember
correctly).  Carbon Tet has been determined to be very dangerous to humans
and so was removed from the market.  However, safer substitutes are still
sold.  I think your best bet for removing sticky labels is to go to your
hardware store and ask for a carbon-tetrachloride substitute (I've tried
the stuff and it works well).  I have not had good experience removing
glue/tape with petroleum based solvents.
				Dave Ziffer