Adhesive remover

[puter]

Hi Randy -

Some PVC fittings I'd like to use in my tank come with barcode labels that leave a sticky residue when they're removed. The residue is not water soluble and is difficult to manually remove. It comes off easily with an adhesive remover (Goof Off) that contains 1-5% 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol, and 90-95% Xylene (mixed isomers). Is it ok to use that adhesive remover on parts that are going to go into the tank? If so, afterwards, should I do anything more than just rinsing the parts with water before putting them in the tank?

Thanks,

- Mark

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Those types of labels are very annoying. That remover should be fine once allowed to air dry and the part no longer smells.

 

[puter]

Annoying indeed, but should be much easier now. Thanks for the help!

- Mark

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

You're welcome.

Good luck.