When mixed in the right combination, watch out.

(I hope I remember right that it is hydrochloric and sulphuric, not hydrofluoric and sulphuric. It goes back to nearly the Greek period I believe, and I am not sure if hydrofluoric was available then. It was stored in hardened rubber bottles, something like the old bowling ball material.)

Either of these chemicals in 6 molar solution can eat through almost anything, skin and bone are as tough as air for it to go through.

Together they can get glass also. The cream's formula I do not know, but if it eats through glass it can easily eat through you.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

Harvey's Sub Page When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

You can always tell when someone has been using the acid to etch. they always complain that the ends and edges of thier fingers are pealing. I will take blasting as a first,always wearing a respirator.

glassman