Thread: Oxalic Acid
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Old 09-26-23 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mrv
labeled as "Concrete & Metal Prep" : https://www.lowes.com/pd/Klean-Strip...GAL/1001456348
- the flavor of acid is not on the label. I saw many variations of deck cleaner sold in very large quantities, which also did not state what kind of acid (going by memory)
- I believe I picked up the Klean Strip since it is labeled "metal prep", and came in a smaller quantity, and basically shelved in the same location.

you are correct, the MSDS states 10 ~ 30% Phosphoric acid: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...7&opi=89978449 (directs to PDF, i think)


hmmmm..... - I guess I didn't really need to dilute it!! https://www.practicalmachinist.com/f...emoval.210082/

Any thoughts from the pros on Oxalic vs. Phosphoric treatment? Does Oxalic REMOVE rust, where Phosphoric converts rust to iron phosphate (a black coating)?
I've used this a bit. Its pretty good good for derusting junkers with out disassembly. I brush Penatrol on after. I need to get the dilution and neutralization right, as I sometimes get a white "corrosion" with exposure to the elements.
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