Question for all you chemical wizards out there. When I enherited this position at the university, along with other "interesting" disoveries I found a huge jar of "Acetic Acid" among the piano supplies; approximately half of a large one-gallon glass bottle. Apparently the former and now long-gone retired tech used it for "something" relating to pianos. For disolving glue perhaps??? Anyway, reading the warnings on the label in conjunction with the skull and cross-bones, I began to wonder what possible use one could have in piano technology for this stuff. I did a quick internet search and found a WEB page that discribes all kinds of data, including it's highly corrosive effects on metal and organic material. It also mentions using gloves and a resporater when handling it. See the following if you must: http://ntp-db.niehs.nih.gov/NTP_Reports/NTP_Chem_H&S/NTP_Chem6/Radian64-19-7.txt Anyway, I was about to call the chemistry department and see if I could find a grad student who wouldn't mind coming over and getting this stuff the hell out of here before the damn bottle got broken. (I opened the top and the fumes nearly knocked me to the floor). But then I thought perhaps there might be some kind of legitimate use that I am overlooking? I can't imagine what, but the former tech MUST have been using it for something. (I can think of a few pianos I'd like to dunk into it). Anyway, does anyone have a clue what one would want to do with this relating to pianos, or should I get it out of here quick? Thanks, Rob Goodale, RPT Northern Arizona U. Flagstaff, AZ
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