can i melt tar in the microwave?

[pscot]

I need to patch my roof. It seems like it should work, but I'd hate to end up scraping tar off the inside of the microwave.

[liberal N proud]

1. You will not be able to stand to be in the house afterward

Unless you love the smell of burning tar.

[hlthe2b]

2. In the house?! Do you realize how toxic the chemicals that offgas can be?

http://www.scribd.com/doc/58125681/Polycyclic-Aromatic-Hydrocarbons-and-Roofing-Tar-Pitch-Fumes

[pscot]

3. You are determined to take all the

fun out of this. OK. I'm re-thinking.

[hlthe2b]

4. LOL...

I'm glad to hear it.

[Curmudgeoness]

5. Isn't a coffee can and a blow torch good enough for you?

I personally would not try this, although I don't know whether it will splatter......since no one has ever tried this before.

BTW, if you try it, please report back. As I said, no one knows what would happen.

[left-of-center2012]

6. I Googled it

Last edited Sat Oct 6, 2012, 08:01 PM - Edit history (1)

This question was asked once on Wiki Answers and a single word reply was "YES".
I can't vouch for that though.