RE: IML: Muriatic Acid vs. Vinegar

["Rob McCall" <Rob_Mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Muriatic acid is neutralized with baking soda.  Yes, you’ll want chemical gloves when handling the acid.  They are available at any hardware or home improvement store.

 

I don’t think your vinegar and rust solution is hazardous, but it wouldn’t hurt to check with the proper authorities.

 

Rob McCall

’67 LeBaron

 

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Subject: IML: Muriatic Acid vs. Vinegar

 

"A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx> wrote:

If you want to strip fast, muriatic acid works good as well, it strips rust in minutes instead of days.

Is muriatic acid caustic or dangerous?  Is it OK for skin, or does it require special handling? 

I have been in the habit of taking the used vinegar and rust-sludge and pouring it out on the back hillside, figuring that it wasn't an environmental danger.  How does one dispose of muriatic acid when it's used up?

 

Kenyon Wills