• M. A. Azaz Ahmed
• Mitiku Alemu
• Mesfin Yosef
• Wegayhu Dessalegn
• Wondalem Misganaw

The aim of this study was to assess postural risks associated with the current gun barrel cleaning methods and to develop an ergonomic gun barrel cleaning liquid that could reduce such risks posed by conventional acidic and alkaline cleaners. Four such different formulations were tried namely, formulation-1, formulation-2, formulation-3 and formulation-4. The four formulations prepared and successfully tested by prescribed methods. Test results have shown that all four formulations were effective in cleaning the gun barrels and other parts of the gun. However, formulations 2 and 4 were found to be most effective in their intended jobs. Carbon removal tests and after-rust test also have been carried out successfully.

Formulation, Gun cleaning liquid, patch test, carbon removal test, after-rust test

"Formulation and Testing of Cleaning Liquids for Small Firearms", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.38-44, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907B70.pdf

"Formulation and Testing of Cleaning Liquids for Small Firearms", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp38-44, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907B70.pdf