one entry mentions how the troops were suffering from lack of water and although they had enough to drink, they could hardly ever wash.
He says one day that the battallion did the washing in Aviation fuel.
Is this possible? and wouldnt it be firstle very hazardous, and secondly likely to make people sick?
2007-03-03 04:51:24 · 3 answers · asked by jademonkey 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It was common in North Africa to use gasoline or sand to wash clothing. Water was more valuable than bullets. The body oils in clothing could be removed with gasoline (air dry before redressing or you could become ill froim the fumes). Sand could be used to sandblast dirt off of clothes by scrubing.
2007-03-03 04:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a pinch, fuel is a good solvent, washing oil and engine grime off hands and body would be possible, but never ideal. Prolonged exposure could cause health problems, maybe many years later. In colder conditions you can extinguish a cig in fuel
2007-03-03 13:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fuel will make your body temp rise more if you apply it to your skin.
2007-03-03 12:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋