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Greetings to all who are replying to my question.
The sterilization method has been one such reply.
I contacted Peter Edwards directly to clarifiy the strength of the acid in
his methodology and got a reply that it was 80% acetic acid .
Ruary has also replied but rather than using full strength there is a
dilution involved.
I indicated recently that my background was in chemistry and I must act
responsibly now by warning about the use of any acids especially concentrated,
when there is a dilution involved as here with water. The other method was to
pour the 4 oz undiluted onto a pad of rags.
First , the facilities have to be correct, i.e in a fume hood type of
ventilated area or outside in a quiet undisturbed location.
The apparel must be long sleeves, several layers or acid resistant, face
shield preferably and a mask for the type of acid conditions . Chemical gloves.
Nothing less! and any other suggestions by others also.
If dilutions are done with water Remember: ACID INTO WATER.
If you do the reverse, there is an exothermic reaction at the surface and
splattering will take place causing a very dangerous situation.
Wikepedia online encylopedia has interesting info on acetic acid for those
who are interested.
Last , it was pointed out that this sterilization method is in many books.
Can someone post those sources of reference.
Thanks
Walter
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