Sulphuric acid can most certainly affect your health, potentially causing burns and even long term lung damage.
What is Sulphuric Acid?
Sulphuric acid is a highly corrosive substance, which may appear clear or brown. It is produced by turning molten sulphur first into sulphur dioxide and then into sulphur trioxide, before being combined with water to create the acid. It is used in phosphate fertilisers, oil refinement, extracting of metal and production of other chemicals. Many of us will not come into direct contact with sulphuric acid in our day-to-day lives, but it is used in some drain unblockers and car batteries.
What are the Dangers of Sulphuric Acid?
Contact with sulphuric acid will burn the skin. If consumed, it will burn your mouth, throat and your stomach. Even when it is diluted, it can still cause skin and eye irritation. Breathing in air that contains sulphuric acid can irritate the throat, nose and eyes, as well as cause chest pains and breathing problems. Exposure over time can cause long-term damage to the teeth and lungs. If you are using products containing sulphuric acid, perhaps to unblock a drain, it’s advised to use protective equipment such as gloves.
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Sulphuric acid is a highly corrosive substance that can damage your health in a myriad of ways, both from one-off contact exposure to both short- and long-term inhalation. Caution should be taken at all times when dealing with household products that contain sulphuric acid.
