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What Did Jeffrey Epstein Need 330 Gallons of Sulphuric Acid For?
Discern Report ^ | 2-12-26 | Michael Snyder

Posted on 02/12/2026 4:24:56 AM PST by MarlonRando

In this article, I want to focus on one particular document from 2018. It is a wire transfer request form that is dated June 12th that shows that six 55 gallon drums of sulphuric acid were purchased for Epstein’s private island. Interestingly, June 12th was also the exact day when the FBI began investigating Epstein’s sex trafficking operation…

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TOPICS: Conspiracy; Education; Weird Stuff
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Acid melts stuff. So what/who was he melting?
1 posted on 02/12/2026 4:24:56 AM PST by MarlonRando
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To: MarlonRando

I am confident the defense attorneys around here can come up with a totally innocent explanation.

Lol.


2 posted on 02/12/2026 4:26:44 AM PST by cgbg ("Your identity is how power treats you.")
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To: MarlonRando

GIRLS???


3 posted on 02/12/2026 4:30:41 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: cgbg

Pedo island has its own desalination plant.
It supposedly uses sulfuric acid.

Its a good story but the timing is bad.
I know nothing about desalination plants.
Hopefully someone here does and can chime in.


4 posted on 02/12/2026 4:35:13 AM PST by Doctor Congo
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To: MarlonRando

Maybe Epstein watched Breaking Bad?


5 posted on 02/12/2026 4:35:29 AM PST by donozark (Trump isn't a fascist. America's trains still do not run on time.)
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To: MarlonRando

Waste water treatment for his island sewage water. It’s necessary to offset caustic like bleach that are in most wastewater.


6 posted on 02/12/2026 4:35:53 AM PST by blackdog (The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.)
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To: MarlonRando

What did he need so much acid for?

Nothing 50 lbs of LYE (sodium hydroxide) and some hot water couldn’t do and who keeps track of drain cleaner?

re: Alkaline hydrolysis (doesn’t always require steam/pressure, it’s just faster that way)


7 posted on 02/12/2026 4:36:45 AM PST by normbal (normbal. Non-native Tennessean.)
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To: cgbg

It was used for everything except disposing of dead bodies, of course.


8 posted on 02/12/2026 4:39:29 AM PST by Tench_Coxe (The woke were surprised by the reaction to the Bud Light fiasco. May there be many more surprises)
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To: MarlonRando

Question to Grok: What could you use 330 gallons of sulfuric acid for?

Answer: 330 gallons of sulfuric acid (typically delivered as six 55-gallon drums) is a substantial but not enormous industrial quantity—it’s roughly equivalent to what’s stored in a medium-sized chemical tank or used for periodic bulk maintenance in certain operations.

Sulfuric acid is one of the most widely produced and used chemicals globally, often called the “king of chemicals” due to its versatility as a strong acid, dehydrating agent, catalyst, and reactant.

Here are some realistic, legitimate applications where someone or a facility might purchase or use around that volume:

Water treatment and desalination (reverse osmosis / RO systems) — This is one of the most common reasons for ordering exactly this amount to a remote or off-grid location (like a private island, large estate, resort, or small industrial site). Sulfuric acid is routinely added in controlled amounts to adjust pH, prevent scaling (calcium/mineral buildup on membranes), soften water, and improve filtration efficiency in RO plants that convert seawater or brackish water to potable water. Maintenance on such systems often involves periodic recharges of acid in drum quantities.

Wastewater treatment — Neutralizing alkaline waste streams, adjusting pH in sewage or industrial effluent processing, or as part of coagulation/flocculation steps before discharge or reuse.
Swimming pool or large water feature maintenance — On estates, resorts, or commercial properties with big pools/spas, sulfuric acid is a standard pH reducer (cheaper and more effective than muriatic acid in some cases). 330 gallons could service a very large or multiple-pool setup for months to a year.

Small-to-medium scale fertilizer or soil amendment operations — Producing ammonium sulfate or adjusting soil pH in agriculture/hydroponics, though this volume is modest compared to full farm-scale use.

Battery acid replenishment or production — Refilling or manufacturing lead-acid batteries (for vehicles, backup power systems, forklifts, solar installations, etc.). Large properties or off-grid setups with extensive battery banks might need bulk acid.
Metal processing or cleaning (pickling/etching) — Removing rust/scale from steel, copper, or zinc in a workshop, small fabrication shop, or maintenance facility.

Chemical synthesis or lab/industrial pilot scale — As a reagent or catalyst in producing other compounds (detergents, dyes, explosives precursors, pharmaceuticals intermediates, etc.), though 330 gallons leans more toward semi-industrial than pure lab use.
Oil/gas well acidizing or small refinery processes — Injecting acid to stimulate wells or in petroleum refining steps, though this is usually handled by service companies rather than direct bulk purchase.

In short, most legitimate bulk purchases of this size tie back to water-related applications (desalination, purification, pools, wastewater), battery banks, or facility maintenance rather than one-off exotic uses.(Note: While sulfuric acid is extremely corrosive and hazardous—and has been depicted in fiction/media for destructive purposes—it’s overwhelmingly used for the mundane industrial applications above. Concentrated acid requires special handling, storage in compatible tanks, and regulatory compliance for transport and use.)


9 posted on 02/12/2026 4:42:03 AM PST by Fish Speaker (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: MarlonRando

Raskin chimes in like he and his ilk weren’t the biggest Epstein buddies. LOL

The way this is all being used for political advantages is so disgusting.


10 posted on 02/12/2026 4:42:13 AM PST by dforest
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To: Doctor Congo

yes, the day he began to be investigated he said to himself-“ I’d better go desalinate some water. A lot of water. “
Yep, makes sense.


11 posted on 02/12/2026 4:43:02 AM PST by MarlonRando
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To: MarlonRando

Some of the docs mention the graves/bodies of two girls. So maybe ...


12 posted on 02/12/2026 4:43:31 AM PST by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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To: MarlonRando

Waste water processing.


13 posted on 02/12/2026 4:43:43 AM PST by exnavy (See article IV section 4 of our constitution.)
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To: donozark

I’ve heard it’s a really bad option if you are trying to get rid of a body. It doesn’t work as well as a pen of pigs.


14 posted on 02/12/2026 4:45:39 AM PST by Jonty30 (I always ask AI stupid questions to avoid the smart lists for elimination. I want to surprise it.)
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To: MarlonRando
Importance of pH in Wastewater Treatment Maintaining the correct pH level in wastewater treatment is crucial for effective processing. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.

Optimal pH Ranges

Treatment Process Optimal pH Range Biological Treatment 6.5 - 8.5 Activated Sludge Process 7.0 - 7.6 Anaerobic Digestion 6.5 - 7.2 Aerobic Treatment 6.5 - 8.5 Chemical Precipitation 6.0 - 8.0

Effects of pH on Treatment Efficiency Sludge Production: A balanced pH reduces sludge production, lowering disposal costs.

Compliance: Treatment plants must meet EPA regulations, which often specify pH limits to prevent environmental harm. pH Variability and Adjustments Sources of Variation: Algal activity can cause pH fluctuations in lagoons, with higher levels during the day and lower at night.

Adjustment Methods: pH can be adjusted using chemicals like lime or sulfuric acid to maintain optimal levels for treatment processes.

Monitoring and controlling pH is essential for the efficiency and effectiveness of wastewater.

15 posted on 02/12/2026 4:46:31 AM PST by blackdog (The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.)
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Water treatment on his private island .
Oh wait I mean to get rid of the evidence of all the babies he and bill hates were eating


16 posted on 02/12/2026 4:46:47 AM PST by escapefromboston (Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.)
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To: MarlonRando

I guess it was muriatic acid that we used on Abalone shells.


17 posted on 02/12/2026 4:47:07 AM PST by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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To: Fish Speaker

The guy who was caught long ago trying to sneak in and kidnap Stephen Spielberg — in his trunk they found zip ties, duct tape and nipple clamps. I didn’t make that up. Nipple clamps.

What you have on you when you’re caught is very interesting. It’s one of the things you look for. did a husband google poisons? Did he buy some drop cloths and a hammer before his wife was found hammered to death and wrapped in drop cloths with traces of cyanide in her body?


18 posted on 02/12/2026 4:47:27 AM PST by MarlonRando
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He was still waiting for the nitric acid and the glycerin. Make a big boom.


19 posted on 02/12/2026 4:49:00 AM PST by kawhill (Dywedwch Wrthym + Add translation Welsh-English dictionary 'Tell Us')
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To: MarlonRando

Well, you need it to cook meth....just sayin’.

Who said Breaking Bad wasn’t an educational show? 😏


20 posted on 02/12/2026 4:58:05 AM PST by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave)
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