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Any alternatives to talcum powder that work just as good at helping a plastic LPR parachute to open?
That's pretty flammable, FWIW.I've used corn starch.
Caution advised; cornstarch is combustible. I don't know whether there is a significant chance of the ejection charge igniting a cloud of starch powder. And I don't intend to find out.I've used corn starch.
I didn't know corn starch was flammable. I haven't used it in a couple of years. I don't use plastic chutes any more.
Any alternatives to talcum powder that work just as good at helping a plastic LPR parachute to open?
You know, I think someone should find out. You are not putting a lot of talc/cornstarch on the parachute. It is getting ejected and therefore hitting air/wind......I would not worry about it. Time to test and try. Otherwise yes someone last month posted to a message back in Jan/Feb that it ..talcum powder, is available on Amazon..Caution advised; cornstarch is combustible. I don't know whether there is a significant chance of the ejection charge igniting a cloud of starch powder. And I don't intend to find out.
Powdered chalk will work fine. Real powdered talc is still available from any number of online vendors. I got 5 lb---lifetime supply---from US Composites for $8 plus shipping. Works as a epoxy filler too, though it's rather heavy.
Best -- Terry
20 Mule Team Borax may be a possibility. It is a fine, absorbent powder, odorless, and an excellent fire retardant.Any alternatives to talcum powder that work just as good at helping a plastic LPR parachute to open?
20 Mule Team Borax may be a possibility. It is a fine, absorbent powder, odorless, and an excellent fire retardant.
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