In redistilling wouldn't you be boiling the DMSO into a vapor -- which
IS toxic to breathe and should be avoided. It is the one way it could
hurt you. Since it boils at over 350* it does not present any danger
unless it is intentionally heated to its boiling point.

Perhaps I am misunderstanding what you are saying?

Garnet

On Fri, 2004-10-22 at 13:17, Richard Harris wrote:
> Dan,
> 
> If I had real smelly DMSO and the smell bothered me, I'd first try
> redistilling it and believe that would purify it. Meanwhile, if you use DMSO
> as a rub-on for pain and it gives you relief along with a little fragrance,
> I'd get relief and probably the enjoy the extra space others gave me.
> 
> Best regards,
> _______________________________________
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> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Nave [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 1:41 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: CS>Refining DMSO
> 
> 
> Can you kind of explain or expound on this subject?
> I find it intriguing, but find that I must be lacking in some
> background info that would help me understand what you
> are talking about.
> 
> I certainly would like some purified DMSO (that I could afford)
> and if I could do it myself that would add a certain amount of
> satisfaction...
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
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