Re: Europa-List: broken leg

[Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>]

I have read somewhere that nylon will absorb up to 7% of its own weight 
in water. Acetone may displace the water by osmosis (ie entice the water 
to come out!?!)which might cause embrittlement.
Just thinking sideways a bit.
Graham

Duncan & Ami McFadyean wrote:
> <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
> 
> My understanding of nylon is that it requires to retain its inherent 
> 'moisture' to remain flexible.
> If this moisture is lost, it becomes brittle.
> 
> Duncan McF.05