DANGER. PYREX CUP CONTAINING SOFT PLASTIC EXPLODED ON ME

People,

I took my very hot soft plastic out of the microwave today and sat it on a towel. I DID NOT LOOK WHERE I SAT IT because I sat it on a tiny #8 fish hook that I did not see on the towel. Another hook fell of the shelf and into the hot soft plastic. I had diverted my attention for just a second to view a 9/11 20th year documentary that was playing on the tv today.

That other hook that had fallen from the shelf above it where I was working might have started some type of reaction with the hook on the towel. I am not an engineer so I do not know.
IMMEDIATELY I heard some sizzling and then "POW an EXPLOSION OF THE PYREX CUP.

This post should serve as a warning to others. OH yeah, I was scared because I was sitting in my chair at the desk less than two feet away from the explosion. I was so glad I was wearing an apron, oven gloves, shoes, and eyewear protection.

That is what helped prevent an even worse disaster. Please use extra caution when working with hot plastics. !!!

Mike

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Glad you’re ok. Thanks for letting us know.

That could have went badly. Glad to hear you were unharmed. That hot plastic is nasty stuff.

I pulled a bowl of hotdog chilli out of the microwave a couple of months back and had it explode in my hand. Hot glass and chilli everywhere made a huge mess

Did you still eat the chili? :dono

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Did you still eat the chili? :dono

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It's plain un-American not to eat chilli dawgs

Rule number 1......when working with hot soft plastics...turn the T-V off nonono

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

It's plain un-American not to eat chilli dawgs

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awesome, just added a little crunch to the chili.

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awesome, just added a little crunch to the chili.

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New can of chilli. No broken glass for me. Although I am sure the ex wife fed it to me a few times:Rofl

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Rule number 1......when working with hot soft plastics...turn the T-V off nonono

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I definitely agree with that.

Mike

You can never be too cautious with working with hot plastic I’ve only had one explosion in 20 years one of my Pyrex cups popped when I took it out of the oven and set it on the table like Mike said wear protective gear when working with the plastic and another thing don’t let people stand around you while you were working with the plastic in my shop I usually lock the door or nobody can get in unless they knock.

I thought pyrex was not supposed to be capable of thermal shock unless it was scratched

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I thought pyrex was not supposed to be capable of thermal shock unless it was scratched

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I think in my case it was just I got the plastic to Hot also it could be that there was something wrong with the curing of the glass sometimes there are flaws in the Pyrex . I might want to mention the careful of using some of the glitter make sure that it is safe to use with hot plastic some of the glitter that you guys are using make up metal I have caused a few fires in my microwave with different glitter silver we usually throw that in the garbage if the glitter is not good do not buy aftermarket glitter from craft stores.

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I think in my case it was just I got the plastic to Hot also it could be that there was something wrong with the curing of the glass sometimes there are flaws in the Pyrex .

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Yes. I just climbed back out of the rabbit hole that is the fracture mechanics of Pyrex glass. :Rofl
Actually a very informative and interesting read.

Te good Lord was watching out for you my friend. Glad you are ok.

I'm glad you are okay Brother Mike... and thanks for the word of wisdom to all soft plastics craftsmen on the site.
Personally: I have adopted a firm policy against the handling of any molten hot raw materials of any kind.

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I'm glad you are okay Brother Mike... and thanks for the word of wisdom to all soft plastics craftsmen on the site.
Personally: I have adopted a firm policy against the handling of any molten hot raw materials of any kind.

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Thank you brother Wayne. Sometimes after you fall off a horse, you just have to get back up on that horse. I will wrap my hand and go back into the workshop on Tuesday. I DEFINITELY WILL NOT HAVE THE TV ON THOUGH! You do have to stay focused when working with very hot molten raw materials.

Mike

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Glad you’re OK Mike, could’ve been a bad one. I remember Jungle Jim having his lead pot pop on him a few years back. You’re both lucky and blessed.

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Glad you’re OK Mike, could’ve been a bad one. I remember Jungle Jim having his lead pot pop on him a few years back. You’re both lucky and blessed.

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Yes we were. Thank you my friend. Stay blessed yourself.

Mike

Hope you didn't get burned and hope it never happens again. Hey, I have been there done that not long ago with a CDC member who was visiting me. Nasty flash up 2nd degree burns on my friend. Face, arms and clothes ruined. I was not expecting such a thing happening to us. Yes! Please wear protective equipment at all times when working with hot plastic and hot lead. I'm a believer now! Behave and be safe ! :popcorn

Water expands 1600 times by volume when it flashes into steam. One drop of water into molten material can certainly act violently

Glad your OK, and not severely hurt. Burns of any kind can be excruciating, and skin graphs surely no fun either...