The old formula (maybe the 14 year old stuff you mention) for CRC contained
CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons), a nasty substance and one which can contaminate
thousands of gallons of water with just a drop. It's also thought to cause
cancer. The new formula doesn't contain CFC's.

I had some alkaline batteries leak recently and called one of the big
battery companies (Duracell I think) and they told me to use a 50/50 mix of
water and white vinegar. It worked fairly well for getting the battery
leakage out of/off of contacts and the case of the radio.

Mike
KC6SEG


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It was a spray can of CRC I had found in a local scrap metal yard about
14 years ago.Thanks for the information.I will check out the stores you
mentioned.
cuhulin