WHAT’S AT STAKE

Corrosives are materials so powerful that they can damage or destroy metal. Although corrosives can be dangerous, they need not be harmful if they are handled, stored, and disposed of safely.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

4 WAYS CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES HARM WORKERS

1. Ingestion. Swallowing a corrosive chemical will almost immediately burn the lining of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach.
2. Inhalation. Breathing corrosive vapors can irritate tissues in your nose, throat, and lungs and cause coughing and breathing problems. Chlorine, ammonia, and hydrofluoric acid will cause severe burning to the eyes, nose, throat, windpipe, and large airways within minutes of exposure.
3. Absorption. […]

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