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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