09.02.2026 10:11
The documents related to the perverse billionaire Jeffrey Epstein shared by the U.S. Department of Justice continue to make headlines. It has been revealed that Epstein purchased approximately 330 gallons of sulfuric acid in 2018. While the purpose for which Epstein bought this substance is unknown, claims that it was used to destroy evidence continue to be discussed on television channels.
New documents in the Jeffrey Epstein files contain commercial records showing that convicted pedophile and financier Jeffrey Epstein purchased approximately 330 gallons (about 1,250 liters) of sulfuric acid in 2018. This detail was included among the millions of pages of files released after being long public and has brought the investigation back into the spotlight.
The massive Epstein files from the U.S. Department of Justice were made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was enacted in 2025. This comprehensive document index consists of allegations, investigation notes, flight logs, and commercial data. While the vast majority of materials compiled by the FBI and DOJ have been made available to the public, some have been censored due to victim privacy and other sensitivities.
INCLUDED AS A COMMERCIAL RECORD IN THE FILES
Epstein's purchase of such a large quantity of chemical substance in 2018 was included as a commercial record in the files. Experts point out that the normal commercial uses of such an acid may go beyond typical applications; particularly suggesting chemical processing and specialized laboratory activities. The purpose of the purchase is not clearly stated in the documents, which has opened up a new topic of discussion for the investigation.
WHAT WAS HE GOING TO DO WITH SULFURIC ACID?
The files only contain commercial records related to the purchase; the intended use is unknown. However, possibilities highlighted in the foreign press and expert evaluations are summarized under the following headings:
Possibility of industrial and technical use:
Sulfuric acid is commonly used in metal cleaning, battery production, water purification systems, chemical analysis, and some industrial processes. Given Epstein's large properties and private infrastructure, such technical use is theoretically considered possible.
Claims of laboratory or private facility:
Some foreign media outlets recall claims that there are laboratory-like areas in Epstein's private properties. Sulfuric acid is one of the essential chemicals used in such environments. However, no verified findings in this regard have been made public.
Speculations about evidence destruction:
This claim, particularly voiced on social media, lacks legal or forensic basis. There have been no verified findings by the authorities in this regard, and such comments are considered speculation.