Oxalic Acid Powder

[Aja]

I'm finding it difficult to get hold of Oxalic Acid in powder form. I usually buy 500 grams of the stuff:


But now can't find where I bought it from. I can see lots of Bar Keeper's Friend bottles of liquid cleaner, but would prefer the oxalic acid.

Has anyone a link?

 

[Skylark]

500g Concentrated Patio, Deck & Drive Cleaner Makes 10L - Removes Moss & Algae | eBay

Oxalic Acid Granules (Crystals) - Old Castle Farm Hives

 

[oldgit]

Seems to have disappeared off ebay.
Bought from a company found on Google.

 

[Refueler]

Have a chat with a Furniture Restorer - they use Oxalic to bleach wood stains out ... they must know good supplier !!

 

[AngusMcDoon]

Have a chat with a Furniture Restorer - they use Oxalic to bleach wood stains out ... they must know good supplier !!

Since the passing of The Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023 it is now a controlled chemical and illegal to sell to the public.

 

[Refueler]

Since the passing of The Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023 it is now a controlled chemical and illegal to sell to the public.

Blimey ... thats taking the biscuit ...

Over here - we can buy over counter .... pal of mine recently bought a Kg over counter legally. I'm up for a replenish soon ...

 

[Fantasie 19]

Since the passing of The Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023 it is now a controlled chemical and illegal to sell to the public.

Correct but there are still some places you can buy it.. bought a kilo from here recently.. Beekeeping Supplies UK | Top Beekeeping Equipment & Hive Tools

 

[Humblebee]

A quick google turned up a lot of suppliers...

 

[Neeves]

Here in Oz the nanny state has not realised the risks. We can buy various concentrated acids, sulphuric, hydrochloric in 500ml bottles and Oxalic in 1kg plastic containers - over the counter in any DIY outlet.

Jonathan

 

[William_H]

Here in Oz the nanny state has not realised the risks. We can buy various concentrated acids, sulphuric, hydrochloric in 500ml bottles and Oxalic in 1kg plastic containers - over the counter in any DIY outlet.

Jonathan

Also here in the Nanny state I found that Diggers brand (fromk Bunnings) stopped doing oxalic acid many years ago. They do a stain remover that seems to do a similar job. ol'will

 

[Neeves]

Also here in the Nanny state I found that Diggers brand (fromk Bunnings) stopped doing oxalic acid many years ago. They do a stain remover that seems to do a similar job. ol'will

William, You are quite right, if you read round to the small print of the Bunnings Stain remover it says in rather small black letters,

Contains 100% Oxalic Acid.

Why they don't simply say 'Oxalic Acid, rust and stain remover' in large letters is a bit of a mystery.

After your post I had to go and check

Jonathan

 

[ChromeDome]

I bought a 25 kg bag from Spain years ago. Must say it goes a long way, still plenty in store.

Goggle finds dealers in the UK but they might not want to sell it to you without approval.

 

[oldgit]

Had no problems buying 500g from the company found via Google.

 

[VicS]

Oxalic acid is now classed as a regulated poison.

I found this on AG Woodcare's website:

PLEASE READ - TERMS OF PURCHASE - NEW REGULATIONS

Oxalic Acid in its crystal form is now classified as a regulated poison and is no longer available for sale to the general public. Businesses and professional users can still purchase Oxalic Acid from us in crystal form. Please confirm you are a business or professional user before ordering by clicking the checkbox above.

FOR BUSINESS CUSTOMERS WHO SUPPLY OXALIC ACID TO OTHER BUSINESS / USERS: Please note that you are responsible for following the new guidance on supplying Oxalic Acid. Please CLICK HERE for guidance information.

FOR PERSONAL CUSTOMERS: If you are not a professional or business customer, you can still purchase our wood bleacher, which is a pre-diluted Oxalic Acid mixture. This product does not need to comply with the new legislation for regulated poisons.

 

[Aja]

Correct but there are still some places you can buy it.. bought a kilo from here recently.. Beekeeping Supplies UK | Top Beekeeping Equipment & Hive Tools

1kg ordered without difficulty or checks from the above link.

Thanks for the lead.

 

[Refueler]

Just returned from local shop ... owners says no restrictions or rules as he knows of here in Latvia (EU) .... had a box with about 20kgs in already in 1kg bags .. I bought 2kg at 11.63 euros ..

He sells it for cleaning stones / paving etc ... he was surprised when I said furniture and boat people use it ...