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I don't know how relevant this is, but in our chemistry labs we were told to wash off with copious amounts of water and our chemistry teacher said once to spill some dilute acid over it to neutralise it first. I stress dilute, e.g. ethanoic acid in vinegar when we were dealing with very powerful conc. chemicals.
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Is corrosive an acid or a base or both or neither?
Both. An acid and base can both be corrosive to the skin and other materials.
Is icing sugar a neutral base or acid?
Does it burn your mouth or melt your skin off...... no, it's pretty much neutral.
Is skin a carbohydrate?
i believe that is is neutral not a base acid or salt
What treatment is used if a strong acid is spilled on skin?
Don't use water! Use a base to counteract the acid.
Is water acidic or base?
its acid! dont touch it or it will eat your skin off!
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from a bee sting?
The ant "bite" contained formic acid, which is neutralized by a base.
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from a bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from an ant bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
Why is it important to use water if accidentally spill an acid or base on skin?
Water cures everything.
Is paint acid or base?
it is an acid although im not totally sure you may want to run a lab before you took my answer
What does glycolic acid do in the body?
This is an acid that is used to help with the condition of ones skin. When this is taken it will fortify the skin and make it appear and feel much healthier.
Is Salycilic Acid good For skin?
Small amounts of salycilic acid (or 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid) can be beneficial to the skin in sloughing off dead skin cells to reveal much healthier skin below. It is commonly used in the treatment of acne, eczema, and warts.
