Short answer is that you will destroy lung tissue. Not sure if you mean HCl in aqueous solution or HCl gas. In the latter case, whether or not it is fatal will depend on how much you inhale, but you wonât need much. It will also harm the nose and throat. If it is dilute solution it will be a bit like choking on regurgitated stomach acid and could cause long term health problems.
Peelaway 7 Paint Remover is a suitable for use on all woods with more modern paint or varnish on. Both of these products are a paste like product that you leave on for 24/48 hours (depending on what the test area shows) and then peel off.
Helpful Tips Paint thinner can remove oil-based paint from brushes and other equipment but only while the paint it still wet. Acetone is often the only solvent that is strong enough to dissolve paint after it has dried. Paint thinners should not be used with latex paints, shellac or lacquers. How to Thin Paint.