Re: Neutralizing acid..

Peter Marshall (petermarshall@cix.compulink.co.uk)
Sun, 2 Jul 95 14:38 BST-1

In-Reply-To: <9507020313.AA18366@SIRIUS.COM>
What quantity do you have of the acid?

If fairly small amount I would suggest diluting it as a first step - pour
slowly into a large container of water - about 10 times the volume - with
stirring. This will give a faily vigourous reaction. Obviously wear
goggles and gloves.

When this has cooled to around room temp, you could add washing soda in
small quantities - it will fizz vigourously. Keep adding until there is
no fizzing and you then have a pretty harmless solution.

Large amounts I suggest you get someone else to deal with it.

Peter Marshall
petermarshall@cix.compulink.co.uk