Homebrew PCBs

On 03/12/12 19:29, Tony Smith wrote:
>>> The HCl solution I used is only 3% and the fumes were not too bad. I
>>> do not want things in the basement to rust or get that "brown" film from
> the
>> fumes.
>>> Just as important is the effect it can have on the human body.
>>
>> HCl is naturally occuring in the 'body'.
>
>
> ...so it's perfectly ok to breathe, drink&  bathe in then?  Neat!

Ok if it's not real concentrated.

> Just the thing to clean out that stubborn bit of grease under your
> fingernails, or add a bit more kick to your evening cocktail.

The stuff in the hardware shop is "reasonably" concentrated, but i used to 
de-rust steel with it diluted 3:1. Gloves weren't needed, but a cut would sting 
a bit (like lemon juice or vinegar).

The green enviro wussies would use surgical gloves just to pick their nose;)