Why do have to sign restricted access form to buy Vinegar?

[Sinsear]

Did they charge $5 for a gallon of gas at the same location?

 

[lxskllr]

It would be fun to hack their system, and put a different product up every month that you have to sign for. Ketchup, toilet paper, tampons... You could have fun with that :^D

 

[nick1985]

It's because you're crazy.

lol

 

[Capt Caveman]

It's because you're crazy.

This. I'm guessing this is the same place that also charges $7 for a gallon of milk and $5 for a gallon of gas.

Of course, his brain was too slow react and ask why but instead he just signed it.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

It would be fun to hack their system, and put a different product up every month that you have to sign for. Ketchup, toilet paper, tampons... You could have fun with that :^D

Is there some way to set off a store-wide alarm when a male tries to buy tampons for his SO?

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Congrats! You're now officially listed as a terrorist by the US government...

Also, call the store and speak to a manager.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

This. I'm guessing this is the same place that also charges $7 for a gallon of milk and $5 for a gallon of gas.

Drive for 5 people. Drive for 5. Oh yes.

 

[spidey07]

Maybe because it's one of the ingredients to make meth? I know they're trying to crack down on all those dangerous chemicals like Coke, Vinegar, backing powder, batteries. You HAVE seen the commercials haven't you?

 

[F1N3ST]

Lol, because of this, next time you fly, you're getting the extra screening.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Never sign anything.

 

[nick1985]

never sign anything.

ever!

 

[shiner]

Probably because you are full of shit and it never really happened.

 

[Nitemare]

Are they using vinegar for cooking crystal meth now?

 

[NesuD]

In A Pickle

Let’s see where this series of events has brought us. USDA-ARS has done research to show that 20% concentrations of acetic acid work to control weeds. Many people are clamoring for access to products with these high concentrations, yet no company seems willing to go through the EPA registration process with a 20% product. Adding to the problem, it seems that some USDA personnel are locating sources of 20% product (distributors who sell 20% vinegar to food outlets) and recommending them to the public as sources of herbicide. We have received e-mails to this effect and have followed Web threads evidencing such recommendations.

Can those of us in extension take the same short cut and recommend the higher (unregistered) concentrations, or in fact give people lists of distributors? The answer, at least in Washington State, is NO. There is a legal fine point buried in here. If any material claims to kill pests (weeds) it becomes a pesticide, no matter who does the “claiming.” We cannot make a recommendation for an unregistered pesticide. Okay, so what if the material does not claim to be a “pesticide,” it is simply a “food grade 20% solution” (normally) sold to those who make pickles? Can we recommend it then? The answer is again, NO. As Ms. Sturgess pointed out, making lists of 20% vinegar outlets is tantamount to directing people to use an unregistered pesticide.

Some may ask what is the big deal over such picky paperwork details when people are clamoring to use the product? After all, isn't the catchphrase of the marketplace "Let the buyer beware"? Besides being legally culpable in recommending unregistered pesticides, we have practical safety concerns for homeowners. Homeowners are not trained in safe handling and storage of concentrated chemicals. Acetic acid concentrations over 11% can cause burns upon skin contact. Eye contact can result in severe burns and permanent corneal injury. The 25% acetic acid concentrations registered through EPA and the states for commercial use all have restricted entry intervals of 48 hours and list personal protection equipment to be used by the applicator. None of this safety information is included on the twist-tie information on the jug of Bradfield Horticultural Vinegar. Because the public is used to thinking of vinegar as something you can safely splash on your salad and eat they are generally unaware of potential dangers of a higher concentration.

Apparently in certain concentrations the acetic acid is considered to be useful as an organic herbicide which probably makes it subject to some type of federal regulations? Maybe the store is just covering itself with the feds just in case?

Full article can be found here. http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/features/weeds/vinegar/vinegar.htm

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Vinegar can be used in the process of making methamphetamine, but as far as I know it is not regulated as a precursor chemical (this is obviously the reason we now have to show ID to buy pseudoephedrine-based cold medicines). Maybe the store is just being overly cautious for some reason, but in any case it seems silly to me.

 

[nick1985]

I just called the Target that Dave said he went to

(773) 252-1994

I asked if I wanted to buy vinegar if I needed to sign a form. The manager laughed and said "No, where did you hear that from?"

I told her "Dave McCowen" and promply hung up the phone.

True story. Dave you are busted.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

I just called the Target that Dave said he went to

(773) 252-1994

I asked if I wanted to buy vinegar if I needed to sign a form. The manager laughed and said "No, where did you hear that from?"

I told her "Dave McCowen" and promply hung up the phone.

True story. Dave you are busted.

But... but... $7 milk :awe:

 

[alchemize]

It's part of the grand worldwide republican conspiracy against you. You'll see why, very soon...

/maniacal Dr. Evil laugh

 

[CPA]

I just called the Target that Dave said he went to

(773) 252-1994

I asked if I wanted to buy vinegar if I needed to sign a form. The manager laughed and said "No, where did you hear that from?"

I told her "Dave McCowen" and promply hung up the phone.

True story. Dave you are busted.

You are awesome if that is true.

Dave, you have been owned....Again!

 

[OutHouse]

this thread delivers.

 

[sdifox]

Apparently in certain concentrations the acetic acid is considered to be useful as an organic herbicide which probably makes it subject to some type of federal regulations? Maybe the store is just covering itself with the feds just in case?

Full article can be found here. http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/features/weeds/vinegar/vinegar.htm

store bought vinegar is no where near that. Yahoo answers gave me this

Commercial vinegar is (5.0 ± 0.5)% acetic acid by weight i.e. 50g per litre. If the molecular weight of acetic acid is 60.05 g/mole, then the molarity would be 50/60.05 = 0.83 molar.

 

[DesiPower]

maybe looked like thinner to her/him.

 

[CallMeJoe]

I know I can't find anything on this searching either.

Really odd.

I really want to know why they are tracking Vinegar sales and why have to scan ID and sign that form.

They're not tracking vinegar sales, Dave, they're tracking you.
Try to buy a copy of Catcher in the Rye and see what happens next...

 

[frostedflakes]

I just called the Target that Dave said he went to

(773) 252-1994

I asked if I wanted to buy vinegar if I needed to sign a form. The manager laughed and said "No, where did you hear that from?"

I told her "Dave McCowen" and promply hung up the phone.

True story. Dave you are busted.

lolol

 

[alchemize]

Dave?