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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Is Ferrich Chloride safer than Muriatic Acid / Peroxide?

2010-02-03 by DJ Delorie

"nathan_h_tna" <nathan_h_tna@...> writes:
> Which is safer to use and easiest to dispose of? i.e. which can I
> flush down the toilet ;-)

Both have copper in them after being used, so they're both considered
hazardous waste.

> I'm making PCBs in my basement which is not well ventilated and I'm
> close to a gas furnace, so I'm worried that the fumes might ignite.

Chlorine gas doesn't burn.

Well, it burns your lungs, but it won't catch fire.

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