So you wipe the case with a rag before sizing?
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No Sir, just put a dab on your fingers off of the rag
OMG !!!!!!!! What ???????? Your using Vaseline, You do know it doesn't say case lube on the jar so it cant be used
Tripodmvr7
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Sorry I mentioned olive oil. Next you will be telling me cases do not need frying 
Looking in this same question you will see one answer in response that says he over annealed his brass and I was mentioning annealing makes a difference and it applies to ease of sizing. Trying to show importance of brass hardness or softness is just as important as what lube to use. Apologies for the comment.
But olive oil tastes better than STP. LOL
Seriously, I would agree with Butterbean, there are a lot of other things that will cause his or others' demise. Remember that if you drink water and breathe air, I (MD Orthopedic Surgeon and BSEE) guarantee you will eventually die. That being said, there are some things about all petroleum distillates alone that can possibly cause cumulative effects, notwithstanding the effects of zinc lubricants. The MSDS for STP Oil Treatment shows the following:
GHS Classification: Physical: Not Hazardous Health: Not Hazardous
FIRST AID: Skin Contact: Rinse skin with plenty of water. If skin irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention.
PPE: Gloves: Impervious gloves such as neoprene or nitrile are recommended if needed to avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Carcinogenicity Listing: None of the components is listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA.
So the method of STP on a sponge or rag and applied only with a dab on the fingers is PROBABLY not going to cause any significant problems. However just to be a safe as possible I would probably use while wearing a pair of nitrile gloves then a wipe off with a clean rag which should be a reasonable thing to do. DocZ
Seriously, I would agree with Butterbean, there are a lot of other things that will cause his or others' demise. Remember that if you drink water and breathe air, I (MD Orthopedic Surgeon and BSEE) guarantee you will eventually die. That being said, there are some things about all petroleum distillates alone that can possibly cause cumulative effects, notwithstanding the effects of zinc lubricants. The MSDS for STP Oil Treatment shows the following:
GHS Classification: Physical: Not Hazardous Health: Not Hazardous
FIRST AID: Skin Contact: Rinse skin with plenty of water. If skin irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention.
PPE: Gloves: Impervious gloves such as neoprene or nitrile are recommended if needed to avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Carcinogenicity Listing: None of the components is listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA.
So the method of STP on a sponge or rag and applied only with a dab on the fingers is PROBABLY not going to cause any significant problems. However just to be a safe as possible I would probably use while wearing a pair of nitrile gloves then a wipe off with a clean rag which should be a reasonable thing to do. DocZ
My point exactly, Thanks Doc
7stw
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Yes, it works, very nicely. Once you learn the drill, you're hooked. Dont knock it before trying it.
Critter Picker
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Necessity is the mother of invention!
Received Imperial Sizing Wax from Midway last week.
I am so saddended to hear about Jerry passing away. He was such an asset to reloaders, shooters, and hunters on this forum, sharing his vast knowledge freely and politely.
We all are, He was truly a Gentleman and a Scholar
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