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formic acid burns more than acetic
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kar <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:16:51 -0400
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Don't try this with formic acid. A tiny drop on the skin will burn  
like crazy, and leave a dark burn scar for 1-2 years (this has  
happened to me accidentally).  Red ant bites contain formic acid.
Kurt

>> But you can apply 99% acetic acid directly to a finger, like
>> I just did, and let it sit there until it evaporates, and
>> you will feel no pain at all.


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