Among acids likely to be encountered at work and around the home are sulfuric, nitric and hydrochloric acids. Wet-cell batteries, such as automobile batteries, contain acid powerful enough to cause chemical destruction of body tissues, and some metal cleaners contain powerful acids.

Treatment of Acid Burn. Wash off the acid immediately, using large amount of clean, fresh, cool water. Strip off or cut off any clothing that may have absorbed any of the acid. If possible, put the victim in a shower bath; if a shower is not available, flood the affected skin areas with as much water as possible. However do not apply water forcefully since this could aggravate damage already done to skin or other tissues. (more…)

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