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Occupational Health & Safety (Expert Forum)
Dried Battery Acid Exposure
Answered by
Philip Parks, MD, MPH - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Corporate Medicine
Lifespan Occupational Health Services
Providence - RI
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Dried Battery Acid Exposure
by rachmarbir, Mar 23, 2009 07:20PM
I opened a tape recorder and found the batteries had a dried white substance all over them, i took the batteries out and threw them away and cleaned the carpet of my bedroom as best i could but there may still be some particles left. Is it dangerous to be around a relatively small amount of dried battery acid?
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, MPH, Mar 28, 2009 07:23AM
, Mar 28, 2009 07:23AMTo: rachmarbir
Hello,
The most important pieces of information that I can give you now are:
1. Clean the area with a vacuum, then carpet cleaner.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly.
And, for your question, a small amount of dried battery acid can be dangerous (and very painful) if it contacts the eyes or other mucous membranes (nose, mouth).
I hope that this is helpful to you.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal health care provider for further evaluation of your individual case.
The most important pieces of information that I can give you now are:
1. Clean the area with a vacuum, then carpet cleaner.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly.
And, for your question, a small amount of dried battery acid can be dangerous (and very painful) if it contacts the eyes or other mucous membranes (nose, mouth).
I hope that this is helpful to you.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal health care provider for further evaluation of your individual case.
