What Causes Chemical Burns?
Toxic hazard flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.co.uk/images/a05/rj/ji/causes-chemical-burns_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Chemical burns are caused by acidic or alkaline substances that corrode skin or other tissue. Chemical burns are those caused by caustic chemical substances. Chemicals that are either extremely acidic or extremely alkaline can be corrosive to skin and other tissues. Inhalation or ingestion of caustic substances can cause chemical burns inside the body. A chemical burn should be flushed with water immediately and wrapped in sterile gauze. Household Acids Several household products contain caustic acids that can result in chemical burns. Acetic acid, for example, is present in hair dyes and styling products as well as some disinfectants. Hydrochloric and sulfuric acids are present in toilet and drain cleaners. Household Bases Detergents and cleaning produc
