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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: First PCB - safety

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2007-01-12

On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:11:43 +0100, Dave Mucha <dave_mucha@...>
wrote:

> This is what I did. I used the origional plastic bottle. figuring the
> supplier/packager put the Muriatic acid in a suitable container.
> I then placed that container inside of a 5 gallon bucket with a lid.
> the bucket is an old paint bucket.
> What I did not do, and should, is to full the lower space with kitty
> letter to absorb any spills.

I'm not so sure now that's actually a good idea. In case of a spill a
violent chemical reaction would take place, probably releasing gasses that
might put the bucket under pressure or heat causing all sorts of trouble.
Also, "pure" HCl seems easier to re-use or neutralize for disposal than
some mixtures you might get.


ST