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Originally Posted by milandro
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Water soluble? I am not doubting it , I am just curious and genuinely interested...but how is it possible if this is a oil?
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Maybe a better word is miscible.
From the Ballistol website:
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Can you mix Ballistol with water?
Since Ballistol emulsifies with water,
mix one part Ballistol and two parts water to make one of the best black powder solvents available.
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It's called the
Ouzo Effect <-Wiki Link
When used on damp steel. the oil penetrates the water, coats the steel and the water lifts off the surface, where it evaporates.