Green Goo!

[jeremy]

I'm also confused; most cases of reduced IR that I've encountered have involved green slime. I'd always test IR though, if only to demonstrate to the client.

 

[rich.250]

I've tried to get it to consist and can't. Lol. Had a load of sockets covered in the stuff at home and they'd all take a 1000v off my mft. And all >999M

I don't think it's the goo that conducts but it degrades cable insulation.
As said above.

 

[rich.250]

Consist = conduct. iPhone hates electrical terms.

 

[paddyc3112]

i have had contact with this green goo and it is very irritant on contact with the skin... avoid contact with your eyes because they will feel like they are on fire as i have found out!!

 

[Dean Williams]

i found green goo all over the wiring at the local theatre. i found out what its called from the 'switched on' magazine - di-isoctyl phthlate.
the council took samples and sent it to an independant chemist who identified it as such but could not say whether or not its hazardous, so theyre seeking advice from another chemist.
In the uk, the HSE say its mildly toxic, avoid contact with eyes, lips etc and wear gloves when near it. The HSE in USA say its carcinogenic and have banned its use.