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by dreamcompiler 70 days ago
No. That stuff is sulfuric acid and it needs secondary containment during shipping, which the ordinary drain cleaners (usually diluted sodium hydroxide) generally do not.
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This is correct. That stuff is also horrible for cast iron pipes which are code mandatory in many cities such as NYC. Doesn't stop stores from selling it or stupid people from using it in their cast iron pipes.