Russell,
They say a little knowlegde is dangerous. Your comment is a prime example. I
spent 20+ years using HCL by the 55 gallon drum in an industrial setting.
Safe handling procedures were strictly followed.
Of course, there are defintely stronger acids than HCl, but all must be used
with safety in mind.
37% HCl is nothing to fool around with. There are some beginners here who
will listen to you and make that mistake. That's their choice and they can
remove themselves from the gene pool.
As L. Long said:
"Stupidity is a capital offense"
Myc
Note: Adam, Ammonium Persulfate is not the same as Muriatic Acid (HC). I
rest my case about a little bit of knowlegde...
On 6/27/06, Russell Shaw <rjshaw@...> wrote:
>
> Myc Holmes wrote:
> > Note: Muriatic Acid is a very strong acid and will cause severe burns!
> Acid
> > burns destroy the tissue are very painful. Definitely use the gloves and
> eye
> > shield. Keep Baking Soda handy to neutralize any spills. If you get it
> on
> > yourself, flood, and I mean FLOOD, the area with water or apply a paste
> of
> > Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate), then FLOOD with water.
> >
> > Muriatic Acid will eat holes in metal, clothing and you. The mist and
> spray
> > created during bubble etching is very dangerous. Use extreme caution.
> >
> > I like the way the Muriatic Acid / H2O2 etches, but it must be used with
> > respect. The bad habits and sloppiness picked up while using FeCl4 must
> be
> > unlearned.
> >
> > Myc
> >
> > (former Industrial Chemist)
>
> HCl is tame stuff if not concentrated enough to be fuming.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrochloric_acid
>
> It stings on wounds like lemon juice or vinegar.
>
>
>
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