Acetone/ATF-resistant container recommendations

[Doc1500]

If you don't already know, I want to give you a warning about PB Blaster.
When using it to soak something , don't ever leave it in an open container ,otherwise whatever room you leave it in will need to be fumigated.
Don't ever leave it in an open container in your house especially down the basement. My brother was soaking some nuts and bolts in an open container in the garage below his house. It was in the wintertime all the windows and doors were closed. Within just a couple of hours he and his wife found themselves very sick to their stomachs and nauseated. He had to remove the container from the basement and they had to open up the house to fumigate. Very dangerous stuff in an enclosed space. Just a little FYI.

 

[jmiles1960]

This is excellent info. Thanks to all who shared their feedback and especially "Hondo" (Jim) for the detailed product analysis. And to think of the countless hours I spent salvaging a couple of rusted-to-death S&W's using a foil pan, toothbrushes and Hoppe's. Geez. Wish I'd known about this! That's what makes this forum GREAT!

 

[AManWearingAHat]

Glass casserole dish.

 

[Rule3]

Even though the OP question was

"I am looking for specific recommendations on container material that are known to withstand acetone, such as HDPE, PET, PP or other material."

(answer on post #17 )

It has turned into a best chemical thread.


Type in best rust penetrate reviewsin your search engine and there are hours of videos for you entertainment.

 

[glowe]

Polypropylene is the only plastic out there that will withstand long term exposure to acetone. Polyethylene will normally stand up long enough to do gun soaking jobs, but not recommended for long term storage. PVC will unzip the fastest, since the vinyl chloride component is easily attacked bu strong solvents. Remember that most PVC & ABS joint cleaners contain acetone and if you have ever used them, they will melt the surface of the pipe simply by a wiping action.

Don't forget glass and metal, since both are permanently immune to the affects of acetone.

 

[stansdds]

I prefer metal, glass is good, but metal doesn't shatter if you drop it.

 

[glowe]

I prefer metal, glass is good, but metal doesn't shatter if you drop it.

Just never drop it near the gas hot water heater!!

 

[cmj8591]

Yikes!! Don't any of you guys live near a gun shop where you can pick up a bottle of Hoppe's and a tooth brush and call it a day? Some of those concoctions sound like they will make your hair fall out from breathing the fumes!