Originally Posted by Polaris OBark

Wait ... wut?

Apart from cleaning the packaging grease off of the chain, what solvents would you need to expose yourself to? Even in the initial grease removal, you can get away with using a paper towel, and let the molten wax do the rest. Worst thing you "have" to do is clean it off with mineral spirits, which is comparatively safe and eco-friendly. But even that is over-kill. The payback is never having to use anything other than wax itself in the chain's lifetime, and the rest of the drivetrain remains pristine. It also lasts longer, so fewer chains, cassettes, etc in the landfill.