h3po3

[superman]

could sumbee plase tell me what i should claim to be using h3po3 for when the friendly chem supply comp. asks me?

or for those feeling utfse inclined, help me understand why tfse won't give me anything relevant?

[ApprenticeCook]

hmm, ouch... its not used for a hell of alot.... so theres smaller scope for excuses...

MSDS H₃PO₃ - Product Use Analysis (testing for mercury), chemical reducing agent, phosphite salts and
laboratory reagent.

Thats all it says... ahhh maybe testing water supplies for mercury contamination?  Sorry thats not to much help but look up other msds documents and look at the uses, some other ones may say soem more uses for it, giving more reasons for needing it..

-AC

[jackhole]

Or you could say you're working for a company and have a non-disclosure agreement.  Just present them with a ficticious letter from a ficticious company  

[ApprenticeCook]

and where would that work? is oz they run checks on the abn (australian business number) to check if the order is from a real company (most companies do anyway).

and apart from that saying "i cant tell you why" is not a reasonable answer for a end user declaration.

[jackhole]

It works in the U.S. if you can do it without appearing suspicious.  Depends on the company, how well you rub the employee the right way, etc.  That's where it works.

[geezmeister]

Phosphorous acid has been approved in a few states as an antifungal fertilizer for various crops. Do a Google search for phosphorous acid fungicide and you will have all manner of explanation in short order.

[superman]

right on the money geez.   i said it was being used primarily for mildew control but also to a lesser extent fertilization

[WzKid]

It can also be used in the crafts of:

1. Metal Etching

2. Reblueing of firearms.

[barkingburro]

if you can find the right supplier. you wil either get it in large large amounts or rather smal ones.. swibb is currently waiting on the arrival of 2.5 kilos on the premise of using it as a descalant. it is used OTC as a fertilizer and as a descalant, a descalant btw removes hard water stains and calcium deposits

finding a non-industrial supplier for it can be time concuming but pretty easy.