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It depends on what the acid is and its concentration. But often, yes. A solution that is highly acidic due to the presence of a strong acid such as sulfuric acid or a high concentration of a weaker acid such as acetic acid will likely be corrosive and can cause chemical burns. Some acids such as hydrofluoric acid are also quite toxic apart from their acidity.
In other cases weak acids in low concentrations may be safe; some even safe enough for food and drink. Vinegar, which is dilute acetic acid, can be used as salad dressing. Carbonic acid is found in all fizzy drinks.
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Is acid rain a hazardous waste?
Yes, acid rain is hazardous.
Can Acetic Acid be fatal if swallowed?
Absolutely. Acetic acid is an extremely corrosive substance and swallowing it is hazardous. Swallowing as little as one millimeter of acetic acid is enough to perforate the esophagus, causing death if untreated.
What is hazardous about nitric acid?
Depends on the exposure and what is meant by hazardous. The pH can cause very sever burns to those exposed. In the environment, it can cause the same issue and it can leach metals out of soil/rock inexceeding regulatory levels.
Is iron oxide a hazardous material?
No - it is not usually considered hazardous
What is the best way to dispose of caustic materials?
Caustic materials are a form of acid and should therefore be disposed by experts. Seek advice from the local tip/dump. It is hazardous waste and must be disposed of carefully.
Is acid rain a hazardous waste?
Yes, acid rain is hazardous.
Is rhubarb acid hazardous?
The leaves contain Oxalic Acid and should not be eaten.
What is the principal hazardous feature of hydrochloric acid?
corrosive
What are the raw materials in Hazardous household waste?
fruits..... because they have acid in them?
Is battery acid toxic or hazardous?
You bet it is. It is highly corrosive and very toxic. Battery acid contains abut 30% Sulfuric Acid.
Is vinegar a Hazardous Waste?
Yes, it is; it contains acetic acid, which could be flammable.
What hazardous gas will emit by lead-acid battery?
Hydrogen is released while charging.
Is lactic acid a hazardous substance?
In quantities over a certain level, lactic acid is toxic; this is why lactic acid is broken down after its formation, once sufficient oxygen is available.
Acid is very hazardous but why do fruits have acid in them and it doesn't harm your bodies?
the acid in citrus sorta fruits are an acid called citrus acid when you eat an citrus acid fruit the affect it has on you is sharp e.g lemon you bite into and its bitter sorry if its not right i am only in year 8
Can Acetic Acid be fatal if swallowed?
Absolutely. Acetic acid is an extremely corrosive substance and swallowing it is hazardous. Swallowing as little as one millimeter of acetic acid is enough to perforate the esophagus, causing death if untreated.
What affects do ascorbic acid have on the environment?
It is Biodegradable and (referring to food) disintegrates in preparation. It is important for all mammals and is not hazardous.
What is hazardous about nitric acid?
Depends on the exposure and what is meant by hazardous. The pH can cause very sever burns to those exposed. In the environment, it can cause the same issue and it can leach metals out of soil/rock inexceeding regulatory levels.
