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Isopropyl evaopration question

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ms_manic_minxx

ms_manic_minxx

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Is it safe to evaporate isopropyl in a dehydrator specifically on a low temperature setting (<100F) ?

Someone yelled at me for suggesting this, but I used to do it all the time in the past. So either they were wrong, or I had angels. I would not like to test whether or not I have angels. :twisted: Thank you!
 
ms_manic_minxx said:
Is it safe to evaporate isopropyl in a dehydrator specifically on a low temperature setting (<100F) ?

Someone yelled at me for suggesting this, but I used to do it all the time in the past. So either they were wrong, or I had angels. I would not like to test whether or not I have angels. :twisted: Thank you!
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If your dehydrator is like mine, the heating element does not run at 100 degrees. It's hotter but it cycles on and off in a range based on control from a sensor measuring the air temperature. Then there's the remote possibility of a spark...

Practically speaking though, at low temperature with a fan blowing to prevent buildup of fumes... Maybe a fire happening is low probability?
 
I would suggest using a scented wax melting pad:
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Use a suitably-sized beaker instead of - or as well as - the ceramic dish. And, obviously, omit the scented wax! Be aware of the spark hazard associated with the power switch, and possibly use an infrared thermometer to check the temperature of the surfaces. If it gets much above 80°C on average, you could use fine dry quartz sand to disperse the heat (i.e. a mini sand-bath) - or maybe even some unscented paraffin wax. Beeswax, as you may be aware, emits flammable vapours when heated.
 
For evaporating ethanol and other solvents I put my dish on the bench in the garden shed with a desktop fan at close range. Works well. No heat, no sparks, well ventilated and not in my living area.
 
I have a friend that uses a rice cooker to evaporate RSO. Works great. I distill but everyone can't do that safely so I do not suggest it in general.
 
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