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go to the hospital right away dont just wash it off.

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Immediately flush skin with water. Burns greater than a reddening of the skin should receive medical attention.

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Wash it off with water as soon as you are able. If burning occurs, go to a local hospital IMMEDIATELY or call an ambulance saying you have a case of chemical burns.

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1st of all it would kill you only a fool would ask that

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A quickly as you can, rinse the affected area with water. Use a lot. Then get yourself checked out by a competent individual.

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you should wash it off

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Is battery acid vapors harmful if inhaled?

Yes, and so is touching it.


What should you clean battery acid with?

vinegar


Is battery acid acidic?

Yes, battery acid, which is typically sulfuric acid, is highly acidic. It can cause burns, damage to skin, and should be handled with care.


What is a battery acid?

A battery acid is a variety of acid used as an electrolyte in a battery - usually sulphuric acid.


Is Battery acid leak harmful?

Yes - this is very bad and you should stop using the battery immediately. Battery acid is a very strong acid and can cause severe chemical burns if not handled properly. A battery acid leak means your battery has been damaged and may abruptly stop working.


What are the uses for car battery acid?

battery acid is a mixture of sulphuric acid and Lead sulphate. Because of the high lead content battery acid should be used for nothing else but that. Lead is a commulative poison (is retained by the body so it builds up) and should be handled only in controlled applications.


The electrolyte in a battery has 25 acid sulfuric and 75 water what should be the purity of the acid?

the purity of the acid is 25%


Can you substitute muratic acid for battery acid?

No, you should not substitute muriatic acid for battery acid. Battery acid is typically sulfuric acid, which has different properties and concentrations than muriatic acid. Substituting one for the other can damage the battery and may be dangerous.


A battery that is partially sulfated should be recharged?

No because that means that the terminals have worn out and the battery leaked acid


Why should distilled water rather than acid be added to the storage battery in automobile?

Do you have any sulfuric acid on hand? There is enough acid already in the battery. Just add distilled water.


Can excess battery acid build up cause engine to lose power?

Battery acid does not build up, there is a fixed amount. Provided the battery is kept topped up with pure (distilled) water to replace any lost gases during charging, it should last a few years. There should be no battery acid in the engine. The engine needs battery power only for starting.


How many cells should a lead acid 12v battery have?

6