Battery acid is usually ultra-concentrated and may have a pH of 2.0 or lower, so it is important to flush the affected burn area with a large amount of water and dilute the chemical reactivity of the acid. Adequate water. If you only spray a small amount of water while burning, you can actually make the situation worse by spreading the acid without reducing its effectiveness. You can use a mild alkaline solution to neutralize the acid that may spill on your clothes. But this "anti-chemical versus chemical" approach is not always the answer, especially when you are dealing with super-concentrated chemical combustion.
In addition to flushing the area with cold water, remove any contaminated clothing. Wounds, dirt or debris.
Someone is ri their hands under water. (Source: vzmaze / iStock / Getty Images) Battery acid is usually super concentrated, with a pH of 2.0 or lower, so using a lot of water is essential to flush the affected burns. Zone and dilute the chemical reactivity of the acid. Adequate water. If you only spray a small amount of water while burning, you can actually make the situation worse by spreading the acid without reducing its effectiveness. You can use a mild alkaline solution to neutralize the acid that may spill on your clothes. But this "chemical versus chemical" approach is not always the answer, especially when you deal with super-concentrated chemical combustion.
In addition to flushing the area with cold water, remove any contaminants. Clothing from the wound, dirt or debris.
