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Dankinnane
11-Jan-2024, 09:16
Hi, I'm wondering how to safely dispose of used clearing bath. I am connected to a private septic system and I've heard some people say it's safe to pour down the drain, but I just wanted to get a second opinion. Thanks!

Jason Greenberg Motamedi
11-Jan-2024, 09:21
What do you use to clear? Citric acid might be ok, but EDTA is not (easily) biodegradable.

xkaes
11-Jan-2024, 09:37
I've never seen formulas for clearing baths that used either citric acid or EDTA. Am I missing something important?

Dankinnane
11-Jan-2024, 10:28
Sorry, I forgot to mention that this is for Pt/Pd printing and I believe it is EDTA.

David Schaller
13-Jan-2024, 10:34
I’ve put both down the drain into my septic. No problems that I know of.