Chemical burn: Encyclopedia - Chemical burn

A chemical burn occurs when living tissue is exposed to an extremely reactive chemical substance such as a strong acid or base. Chemical burns need no source of heat, can occur immediately on contact, and are extremely painful. The exact symptoms of a chemical burn depend on the chemical involved. Sparklers and other fireworks that give off sparks or flames can give chemical burns as well as heat induced burns. Other related archivesacid, base, burn, heat induced burns

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