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"L. Jonathan Kramer, P.E." <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 22 Jun 1996 12:09:57 -0400
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On Sat, 15 Jun 1996 09:34:19 -0700, Arly Helm wrote:
>Just a thought--there is a "cleaning vinegar" which is more concentrated
>than regular vinegar for human consumption, and the pharmacist carries
>glacial vinegar, which is very intense.  Donna, can you quickly work out
>what the amounts of these would be?

Hi, Arly,

I'd avoid using glacial acetic acid.  Skin contact causes severe burns that
keep producing blisters due to the acetate complexing with the underlying
tissue.  28% acetic acid is considerablyt safer, and offers a 6 to 1
advantage over 5% vinegar (the strongest around).

Jonathan
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*           L. Jonathan Kramer, P.E.           *
*     Graduate Breastfeeding Counselor and      *
*        Student Lactation Consultant          *
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