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The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"

The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"

 

I am providing this formulation for all who are interested in the very best, and can be proven and demonstrated to be the "Very Best". It can easily be made from available ingredients. On the surface, it appears to be very simple. However, it is based on extensive complex chemistry along with precise mathematical calculations and verifiable data.

 

You may use it with absolute confidence and be truly assured that it is beyond doubt the "Very Best". You may use it for your personal needs. Or, archival entities may use it for their purposes with confidence. Or, you may choose to start an enterprise that makes and packages quantities as either a "ready-to-use" or a "Semi-concentrated" version for sale and distribution knowing that nothing better exists. You have my blessings and encouragement with one condition. And, that is, that the pricing represents a "fair margin", and, not an obscene gouging, typical for such products.

 

Initially, I had prepared a presentation that briefly introduced myself, and provided the thought processes, design parameters, and the necessary basics of chemistry, physics, and mathematics to assure you and allow you to be absolutely confident in this formulation. I made a considerable effort to keep it as simple, but, also as thorough enough to achieve this confidence. However, that presentation entailed 5,239 words, typical of such a requirement, however, unacceptable in length by this website forum.

 

I have no option other than to offer the formulation as a 100% parts by weight version suitable to produce 1 Kilogram of the cleaner, and, invite you to question me about any aspect of the formulation.

 

Professionally, I am a Chemist, more specifically a Polyurethane Chemist. I have a Doctorate in Chemistry as well as two other Doctorates and a M.B.A.. I held prominent positions in significant corporations before being encouraged to start our (wife and I) manufacturing facility servicing those I previously worked for. We started, owned, and fully operated this business. We eventually obtained 85+% Market Share in our sector in Medical, Automotive, Sporting Goods, and Footwear areas before retirement.

 

The Audio Industry is extremely technical and many brilliant minds have contributed their talents over the decades in order that we may enjoy music today as we choose. Like many other technical industries, those of lesser minds and values invade the arena with their "magical" inspired revelations and offer their "magical" ingredients and items to all at extremely high prices. They promise that if only we are willing to part with our money - they can provide these items to you that make your audio system sound as if the orchestra, or vocalist, is in your room with you. And, after all, "magical items" must be expensive, otherwise, they would not be "magical".

 

This disturbs me enormously, and, it is for such reasons, I feel compelled to provide realistic and truthful information that conforms to basic Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematical Principals in those areas with which I am very knowledgeable and familiar.

 

          "Ultimate Record Cleaner Solution"

 

   Ingredient                                          Amount by Weight (Grams)

 

Distilled Water                                     779.962

 

Ethyl Alcohol                                       220.000

 

Tergitol 15-S-7 (Dow Chemical)            0.038  (Approx. = 2 Drops)

                                                         1,000.000

 

Important and/or Relevant Criteria

 

1.)  Distilled Water ONLY. Do not use deionized, tap, rain, or spring water. Distilled Water is readily available in most grocery stores. Check labeling to be certain that it is distilled and not deionized. The pricing is comparable.

 

2.)  Ethanol must be purchased at a "Liquor Store" or a "Liquor Control Board" that is suitable for human consumption, and the appropriate taxes must be paid. This assures that the alcohol consists of only Ethyl Alcohol and water. You need to purchase the 95+% version, also known as 180+ Proof. NOTHING ELSE is acceptable. (100% Ethyl Alcohol is not available under "normal" circumstances). Denatured alcohol from a Hardware Store or elsewhere is PROHIBITED, as well as ANY other alcohols.

 

3.)  Tergitol 15-S-7 is made by Dow and is available on the internet in small quantities from Laboratory Supply Houses such as Fisher and Advance, etc.. I have no affiliations with either Dow Chemical, or Fisher, or Advance. You MUST use Tergitol 15-S-7 ONLY. No other Tergitol product is acceptable for this designed formula, and you need to acquire the undiluted form only.

 

4.)  The above cleaner formula will result in a non-foaming (VLF) Surfactant Formulation that exhibits the following:

            Surface Tension of 28.5 dynes/centimeter @ 20 C. (68.0 F.)

            Surface Tension of 28.2 dynes/centimeter @ 25 C. (77.0 F.)

 

5.). A Surface Tension of 28.5 dynes/centimeter is Remarkable and will properly clean records of all organic soilings, and all oily substances, as well as very significant amounts of inorganic soilings.  This available Surface Tension coupled with the Azeotropic Characteristics of very rapid evaporation and spotless drying occur because of the selection of Ethyl Alcohol and the very specific concentration determined as 22.00% p.b.w., further improves the products abilities.  The "Ease-of-Use" and "Spot-Free" results are to be accepted.

 

6.). Be aware that an "ideal temperature of use" also exists for this formulation.  And, that reasonable temperature is 40 C. (104.0 F.). Further increases in temperature offers no improvement, therefore, confirming the proper use of the term "ideal". I mention this not because of of any substantial improvement, but, only to be aware of its’ existence. And, if you have a choice to utilize a room that is warmer than another, select the warmer room closer to 104.0 F. There is no need to elevate the temperature of the records or the materials. Simply be aware that 104.0 F. Is ideal.

 

If interest is expressed in this submission, I am willing to provide additional submissions regarding other materials, and, other areas of interest.  Such as"Best Contact Substance", "Best lubricants for turntables", " Better Dampening Materials" for turntables and tonearms, and, most significantly, "Best" material for "Turntable Platter/Vinyl Record Interface" usually called "Record Mats". The last item will certainly disturb many individuals and anger many suppliers.

 

Whatever I may contribute is substantiated by Science and Testing, and Verifiable. Science has no Opinions. Opinions in these matters are best reserved for those who rely on their imagination and wishful thinking.

 

Also, I have no vested interests in this Industry. Simply possess some scientific knowledge that also relates to some aspects of the Audio Area, and I am willing to share that information if requested!

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wizzzard OP
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@mijostyn 

"CORRECTED"      -   To Late in the evening!

O.K. This is going to require some clarification and will take some time.  I promise to get back to this subject soon.

But first, you are convoluting several very distinct classes into one grouping.  You have managed to combine "Chlorofluorocarbons", with "Chlorinated Solvents", with "Fluorinated Solvents", and with "aerospace lubricants developed in in 1959 by DuPont" that have found there way into a commercial lines somewhat later. The Molykote products in 1965 and the Krytox in 1981products.

I am going to avoid some "people" from trying to correct me.  I am fully aware that Molykote was first developed in August of 1948 and the Krytox in September of 1959.  And yes, I am aware that the U.S. Air Force was. able to acquire Molykote lubricants in 1960 (a well kept secret at the time), and was also used the Krytox products on the Apollo mission in 1965 and on aircraft.  So, no need to try and correct me.  And I was purchasing large quantities of Krytox in early 1981 (one of DuPont's first commercial customers).

But the primary issues are the solvents.  And again to prevent others from attempting to correct me, I had a 2,500 gallon tank installed by Dupont outside our own business and purchased Freon 113 in large quantities.  We were also purchasing truckload ( 80 drums) quantities of 1,1,1 Trichloroethane on a regular basis.  I decided to use 1,1,1 versus Trichloroethylene even though there were no restrictions on its purchase, and was significantly cheaper.  But, I chose Safety for our employees over cost and efficiency.  I even was instrumental in trying the get Trichloroethylene banned long before anyone considered its dangerous.  You need to know this did not help make me a "popular guy" in the Societies.  I often was booed long before I was able to stand up to walk to the podium to give my presentation.  And yes, even objects were hurled at me.

But I drifted.  But in is complicated, and I need to present it well.  In the mean time, Mijostyn, you are basically more correct than those that choose to try and correct you.  Just wanted you to know that.  

And, on the "brake fluids" there are those that are Chlorinated and much, much better for for cleaning brakes and parts.  And, there are the "flammable brake fluids" in spray cans that do not have a respectable position among auto technicians anywhere.

Till later - I promise  (Sorry about having to correct)

 

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mijostyn
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@ljgerens , I would think you would know by now that I use microscopes on a regular basis to do a lot of things. Yes I did. I use chlorinated brake cleaning fluid only. I can't stand the smell of the other stuff. It is great for cleaning bicycle components. That other stuff sucks. They tried to take the good stuff off the market. They failed. 

There in NO lubricant in LAST. LAST leaves absolutely NOTHING on the record. Flood the surface of a fresh microscope slide with LAST and let the solvent evaporate at room temperature. It will only take a minute or two. Then have a look under the scope. All you will see is some incidental dust. That solvent smells exactly like Freon which smells a whole lot like the brake cleaning fluid I use. We use to diagnose diabetic ketoacidosis by smelling the acetone on their breath. There are many diagnoses you can make by smell alone. I know it is very empirical but when a manufacturer does not list components it is all you have.  

@wizzzard 

Life is convoluted. You know that better than most. I am just a lay chemist. I know my biochemistry well and aced inorganic chemistry but promptly forgot all of it. Same for math. What the heck were you making? Sounds like chemical warfare. 

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mijostyn
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@wolf_garcia 

You just made PVC flypaper. You have to use dry pistachio nuts. Peanuts are to hard to hold onto.  

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wizzzard OP
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@mijostyn 

At some point I will explain more.  But, for not, I have one very specific question for you.  I need to be careful on how I phrase my question and to whom it relates to as well.  I will explain that to you as well, and, that will be sooner rather than later.  And, that explanation will not only be for you but for others as well.  You will understand when it becomes known.  But, for now, do not think that I am being "strange", but I need to know something from you specifically before I am able to provide an accurate response to some matters.

You had been "accused" (I know that may not be the best word), or you have stated (again, not knowing any history) that you used  - "CFC-113", or, " incidental use of CFC-113".

I can only imagine that this relates to "Freon 113" , which is 1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-Trifluoroethane, is that correct?  If not, please correct.  If so, please state how you had access to Freon 113, and how was it containerized, and in what year that may have been.

I have never heard Freon 113 referred to as CFC-113.  That does not mean that it was not the case, it only means that I never heard of it expressed that way.  I am curious though, that "in some circles" that may have been the case.  Please note that I have purchased, either through our own business, or, for companies where I was employed, that I had purchased well over 2 million pounds of Freon 113 from DuPont over a relatively short period of time in my history.  I need to know what is correct, and where material came from, or, who made what statements and when.  Please, do not think that I am reacting strangely.  I just need to know for now.

I await your response.  Thank you.

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bdp24
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Last Record Preservative contains a "binder" which bonds the PVC/etc. molecules together. The Library Of Congress uses the stuff. Walter Davies was the owner of the Last company, and co-creator of the Last products. He had earlier been an excellent hi-fi store owner in Livermore, CA (named Audio Arts). He had an extensive technical background and education, and was one of the most ethical persons I've ever known.

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