The discussion focuses on cleaning polymaliec acid deposits from a blue water barrel intended for composting. Users confirm that the barrel, previously containing belcline 200 (a 50% by weight aqueous solution of polymaliec acid), can be cleaned effectively using water, as it dissolves remaining residues. For stubborn deposits, a mixture of hot sodium bicarbonate, dishwashing detergent, and a scrubbing brush is recommended. Safety precautions, including wearing personal protective gear, are emphasized due to the chemical nature of polymaliec acid.
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Thanks a ton! I saw the dilution ratio in one of the pdfs i read but then another said something different so i figured i would ask more experienced peoplerbelli1 said:According to the datasheet it is FDA approved for some food processing purposes so it should be safe to use the cleaned barrel for compost. The product is sold as a 50% by weight aqueous solution so water will dissolve any remaining residues. If anything in the container is not water soluable then it is probably some other material.
If there is a bulk amount of the material remaining it might be best to contact local waste disposal authorities .
BoB