oil simplification

[BjornBee]

I have bought oil at Rite-aid that has nothing except "Mineral oil USP". It was advertised as a laxitive with no additives or peformes and no odor. On my cash register reciept, it was listed as "heavy oil". No CAS number or other identifying info is on the bottle.

Now two questions.

1. I am assuming this was the oil not reccommended, but is it still effective for the cords?

2. Is this the wrong oil period? Even if this is not the "MOST CORRECT" oil, is it still effective on any level.

3. Where or is there a national outlet, i.e. drugstore, that carries the correct oil. And if not, where is the simplist place to acquire?

Yeah, I know its really more than two question, but you know how it is when getting started.

I am sorry for rehashing this again, but in light of the many posts and amount of research to read, it is almost overwhelming. I am asking for just simple straight answers period. Thank you.

[Michael Bush]

If you can get access to a scale that weighs in grams and a container that measures in ccs then you want some factor of 1000 ccs to weigh between 800 and 860 grams. For instance 500 ccs should weigh between 400 and 430 grams.

If you want to do this in english measurment then a quart, not counting the weight of the bottle should weigh between 26.7 and 28.7 ounces.

The closer it is to 60 degrees F the more accurate the measurment.

This is the only easy way to measure the density of the oil that I know of.

[Dr. Pedro Rodriguez]

Hello folks.
Sorry this should have occured to me before.
If you need small quantities, go to your local butcher shop and they should sell you small quantitiies of the oil the use for lubricating their tools. They most likely use .86 density.
If not, go to your local pharmacy and ask them what density is that particular mineral oil that they are selling. They have specifications on hand and will readily tell you the density.
Now here is the real value of the density.
It is needed in order for you to arrive at the right mixture of ingredients to obtain a working emulsion. It may sound difficult, but I ssure you it is not.
The density of the oil equals the number of grams that that particular amount of oil weighs.
Assuming that you have heavier than .86 density, for instance 300 density, you will need less amount of oil than if you used .86 density oil. BUT! If you use less than one liter of oil per 100 meter sections of cords, your cords may not be as wet as they would if you used .86 density. I hope this is not confusing. But if it is, then try getting a gallon of oil from Penreco at Carns City, Pa (they have distributorships in Farmington Hills, MI and in Los Angeles CA) or STE OIl, at San Marcos Texas. Both of them sell by the gallon. If you live in the Tampa Bay area, try Miss Elizabeth King, in Lythia, FL. I am sure she will assit you. FGMO does not spoil. If you buy more than you need for this year, save it for next, or do as I suggested earlier. Pool together with some of your friends and share the expense. I apologize, I do not have their phone numbes here in Spain, but I am sure that they can be easily obained through the directory.
Please let me know how you make out with these instructions. I want to improve them if needed.
There are household containers sold at local stores that measure llquid in ounzes and in milliters. They come in plastic and glass. I use one to measure my water to make soguar feeding solution and to mesure the ingredients for my formula.
House wives use them for measuring their recipe ingredients. Check your kitchen shelves and you might be surprised and find what you are looking for. If I were you, I would ask my wife if it is okay to borrow it. Some wives like to hold on to their wares!
Best regards.
Dr. Rodriguez