I know this has been asked many times before, but the times keep changing. The intended use is of course to precipitate silver metal out of a photgraphic solution (environmentally sound practice).

Is it still common enough to order without anyone making inquiries to its use?

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there's a big difference between criticizing your government and criticizing your country

I think if someone asked and you answered with that reply, it would work fine.  

Not just because of the answer, but because you sound like you know what you are talking about, and that counts for more than any other single point.