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Once you've dealt with the original problem (flushed the area with plenty of water, treated it with something to neutralize any residue, etc.) then it's usually treated much like any other burn. For mild cases (reddening of the skin, but no actual blisters), anything you'd use for sunburn is probably fine.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn general, running water over the burn is important. But the best advice is, if you are going to use chemicals, know their properties in advance, including what to do in case of a burn, and have whatever necessary first aid materials might be needed available. There are many kinds of burns, including burns from heat, acid, base, solvent, oxidation, reduction, radiation, and so on. There are many special cases of how to treat specific burns.
There is a link to a Wikipedia article on chemical burns below.
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∙ 10y agoSome dangerous chemical burns are caused by strong acids or strong bases. Specific household chemicals which will cause a dangerous burn are Ammonia which can cause a burn upon contact with the skin. Another example would be drain cleaners that contain sodium hydroxide or sulfuric acid will cause bad burns on contact with skin.
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∙ 10y agoThe treatment plan for a chemical burn is to give the patient the first-aid by doing the following: free the affected area from all fabrics or jewelry and rinse the burns under cool running water, loosely wrap the area with clean gauze and give the patient a pain-relieving medicine. Bring the patient to the doctor or hospital afterwards.
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∙ 14y agowell it scars through your skin, leave a mark that is sore and painful
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∙ 13y agoA physician may be able to neutralize the offending chemical with another before treating the burn like a thermal burn of similar severity.
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∙ 13y agoGo to hospital or a local GP
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What chemical will burn when exposed to the sun?
chemical
Are Fossil fuels a form of chemical energy?
Yes, it is. Because coal and fuel(oil) are both fossil fuels and contain stored chemical energy that needs no further treatment to produce thermal energy as they burn. So fossil fuel is a form of chemical energy.
Is an ability to burn physical or chemical?
It is a chemical property, as it involves a chemical change.
Is burning wood a physical or chemical property?
Neither. It is a chemical change. The ability of wood to burn is a chemical property.
What is it called when you burn wood?
chemical change
What covering should be placed on a chemical burn patient?
The burn should then be loosely covered with a sterile gauze pad and the person taken to the hospital for further treatment.
Can cellophane hair treatment treats burn hair from other treatment?
Can cellophane hair treatment treats burn hair from coloring hair
What is the treatment of disease with chemical substances called?
It is called chemical treatment
For a chemical burn you should apply large amounts of blank to the burn?
Wash chemical burn with large amounts of water
What is the first goal of a thermal burn treatment?
The first act of thermal burn treatment is to stop the burning process.
Is burn a chemical or a phhysical change?
Chemical.
What chemical will burn when exposed to the sun?
chemical
Where are Burn victims treated?
Burn victims usually require treatment at a burn center
What two important things are decided by the severity of a burn?
The severity of the burn will determine not only the type of treatment, but also where the burn patient should receive treatment.
Is gasoline's ability to burn a chemical or physical change?
Neither - but when it does burn it's a chemical change.
Does flour really help a burn?
No. The standard treatment for a burn is cool running water. Applying flour on a burn is a myth and has no known medical benefits.If someone is burnt, there is a treatment plan known as the three 'C'sCool the burn by applying copious amounts of running waterCover the burn using cling film. This stops the burn from stinging.Call for help (Call 111 in New Zealand).Do not apply any ointment, toothpaste or fat/butter on the burn. If you are in doubt of the severity of the burn, seek medical attention.
What kind of burn is caused by napalm?
A chemical burn.
