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Old 06-19-2016, 05:23 AM
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Muriatic acid is diluted HCl.

Always add it to water and NEVER water to it.

Open the jug in a well ventilated room. Sometimes it makes smoke... don't breath the smoke.

As a precaution I add a chlorine neutralizer if I need to use the water immediately. If not I let it sit for a day or two.
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