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Re: Aquatic Plants Digest V2 #83



Hello,


> CAUTION:  Muriatic acid etches cement.  It is not for children or
> folks who will not read and heed directions.   It is perfectly safe
> if you are careful with it but it is like bleach or drain cleaner,
> pay attention!  If you spill it on your skin and do not wash it off
> right away it will blister you.  If you pour it in your eyes you will
> probably go blind.   That kind of thing.   Use your head and follow
> instructions.    Dave

	To simplify cautionary instructions... Muriatic acid is aka 
Hydrochloric acid (HCl). Treat it like you would any other strong acid.

AMC