Corrosive irritants can create an exchange between the skin and the chemical, which results in chemical burns.
The exchange occurs through six kinds of aggressive chemical reactions:
- Acidic
- Basic
- Oxidation
- Reduction
- Chelation of Calcium and Magnesium
- Solvatation / Solution
Factors that Influence the Seriousness of the Burns:
- Nature of the Product
- Concentration of the Chemical
- Length of Contact
- Temperature of the Aggressive Product
Steps of Chemical Burns:
- The Contact: Origin of the Burn
- Penetration of the Chemical on the Skin
- The Reaction that Constitutes the Burn
Depending upon the nature of the chemical, we have only a few seconds to a few minutes to
intervene effectively between contact and reaction.
At this critical time, the application of Safetygel as a First-Aid measure
will alleviate and reduce human suffering, including pain and irritation,
and can help save precious lives.