r/mildlyinfuriating • • 15d ago

ಠ_ಠ Another pair melted. I don't know what's happening.

My dish washing gloves. This is the second or third pair that has done this. ...

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u/Smokin_belladonna 14d ago

you're probably using some solvents that are nasty on this type of rubber. There are charts...

https://rubber-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Chemical-Compatibility.pdf

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u/Hengroen 14d ago

That's a really useful document to have. Nice one

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u/Smokin_belladonna 14d ago

I've selected a gasket or two, in my day!

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u/R-Dragon_Thunderzord 14d ago

Literally saving this to my work drive. Cheers.

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u/LadyGrey_oftheAbyss 14d ago

This is correct

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u/timbillyosu 14d ago

Oooo handy new chart. Thanks!

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u/Rolling_Beardo 14d ago

Wait you shouldn’t use hydrochloric acid to was your dishes?

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u/bluemooncommenter 14d ago

Very interesting. We have mechanics that use nitrile gloves with brake fluid frequently...apparently they should not.