Why is Toluene so difficult to find. . .

[JohnN]

In something less than a 1 gallon container? I want more than the standard Coltol mini-bottle, but I can't find anything less than a gallon at the local hardware and paint stores. . .

 

[grantctobin]

McMaster-Carr quart

 

[CycleCat]

I buy quarts at the auto part store all the time.

 

[lexvil]

I can no longer get it herein Cal. Acetone works as a substitute as a thinner and also speeds up drying of aquaseal not as well but better than nothing.

 

[emoreira]

Toluene has a very bad reputation. There is no specific prove, but it was accused to provoque cancer. Besides, the toluene fumes are also bad for humans and animals known to cause several health related issues.

 

[kelemvor]

Toluene has a very bad reputation. There is no specific prove, but it was accused to provoque cancer.

Most substances that cross a border into California will become known to cause cancer.

In something less than a 1 gallon container? I want more than the standard Coltol mini-bottle, but I can't find anything less than a gallon at the local hardware and paint stores. . .

You can get it from Amazon. Amazon.com : toluene

 

[Cio]

Probably regulated in your state.

 

[lexvil]

Most substances that cross a border into California will become known to cause cancer.


You can get it from Amazon. Amazon.com : toluene

The curse of living in a state that tries to protect people from their own stupidity rather than encouraging in.

 

[happy-diver]

Toluene, laboratory grade, 500 ml | eBay

Toluene, 500 ml. CAS No. 108-88-3. 3, F.W. 92.14.

www.ebay.com

 

[Jonn]

The curse of living in a state that tries to protect people from their own stupidity rather than encouraging in.

This post is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.