Muriatic acid is a powerful and corrosive liquid consisting of hydrochloric acid, water, and other trace minerals.
If the proper safety precautions are not followed, severe injury can result.
However, with the proper precautions, muriatic acid can be used as a highly successful cleaner.
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It may take longer to do the job than muriatic acid.
It is caustic and toxic.
It can ruin your drain pipes and hurt the environment.
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Your best option is to use what remains.
Muriatic acid can also make mirrors look antique by acid-etching them.
It is also used to prepare brick or masonry surfaces that will be painted over.
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Most importantly, wear a respirator when working with this chemical so the fumes do not damage your lungs.
Muriatic acid is used to clean and etch cement.
Medical Management Guidelines for Hydrogen Chloride.Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
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Safe Use of Acid Solution.
Hydrochloric Acid.Virginia Department of Health.
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