Has anyone tried this? If so, I would be pleased to hear your comments. BIOX ‘O2’ Immersion Cleaning Solution NATO Stock No: 0889/0473/6850-99-701-8645 Biological Biox ‘O2’ Immersion Solution is used for the cleaning of items used in the diving and breathing apparatus industry. It is ideal for removing salt water corrosion. The results from just a quick exposure to Biox are quite amazing. You will be amazed. Biox 'O2' solution is ideal for the removal of salt corrosion, rust, tarnish, contaminants and verdigris from iron, steel, stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminium. METHODS OF USE: Remove all oil and grease from stripped down components prior to using Biox in order to speed up the cleaning process. Immerse into Biox “O2” fluid for a period of time depending on degree of contamination. Biox can be diluted with water or used as a concentrate. The cleaning process is accelerated either by raising temperature or use in an Ultrasonic cleaner. Once cleaned, remove components and rinse with distilled or purified water. Warm water is ideal for rinsing. Sterilise if required. Always work in an approved clean area. PERFORMANCE: Biox ‘O2’ fluid is not harmful to paint, chrome, textiles, PVC or rubber. Biox ‘O2’ fluid should not be used on dissimilar metals. Clean each metal separately. Biox ‘O2’ fluid is Non-Toxic, Non-Hazardous, Non-Flammable. Prolonged exposure to sensitive skin may cause irritation. Gloves should be worn when using. ENDORSEMENTS: Biox ‘O2” fluid has been approved to the cleaning specification required by Lloyds Register of Shipping for oxygenated breathing systems, and has NATO Codification numbers for cleaning Minister of Defence ( MOD) Diving & breathing equipment. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA PACK: Material Safety Data Sheets are available upon request. Biox should be used in accordance with the information contained within these data sheets. AVAILABILITY: Biox is available in 1 litre containers (A$30.00 + GST ). Shipping and handling charges are additional. Once you have used Biox you will be amazed with the results.
(I do hope this is a prelude to another chemistry discussion. I love them! @Kentucky, you are incredible and so are others.)
No. Not quite. Yes, I did mention Biox but not this stuff. This is what I was talking about - http://dirtyoldcoins.com/home/biox-conservation-liquid-1oz I came across Biox many years ago during my research and experiments on what could and could not be used to clean coins safely, without harming the coins. And I talked about it many times on several different forums - including this one of course. For example - https://www.cointalk.com/threads/cleaning-old-cents.7347/#post-56483 And over the years the discussions continued, including some testing that Jim once did - https://www.cointalk.com/threads/biox-experiments-1.52387/ My conclusion was that the stuff could harm coins, but it was better than any other product or chemical that I knew of at the time for removing verdigris from coins. Basically doing less harm that using other known methods. Then Thad came along, got involved in the discussions and well the rest is history.
I hope it works. I tried liquid descaler on some late roman bronze coins based upon the recommendation of a site selling uncleaned coins and it turned the coins pink and in some cases completely destroyed the patina and removed both the obverse and reverse detail. Not something you want to use. I hope this stuff is better. I also tried the bath of olive oil method and this made the coins too dark. Now, the only thing I use is distilled water and a toothbrush and in some cases a dental pick. Mostly, I have resolved to stop cleaning and buying better quality coins in the first place. So, all I can say is good luck.
