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Why is an acid spill dangerous?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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because anyone could slip on it. because anyone could slip on it.

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Because the acid can dissolve materials (like your skin) or react with other compounds or elements (such as air).

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because the acid can be corrosive and affect the air

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because acid can desolve mateials such as your skin (corrosive) or react with other compounds or elements such as air.

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acids are high concentrated and within 24 hours it can irritate skin

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Depends on the type of acid. if it corroisve than yes, but if it is citic acid than no.

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they are not dangerous you can actually drink acid.

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