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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.


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Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Chemical burn (185 words)
A chemical burn occurs when living tissue is exposed to a reactive chemical substance such as a strong acid or base.
The exact symptoms of a chemical burn depend on the chemical involved.
Chemical fabrication, mining, medicine, and related professional fields are examples of occupations where chemical burns may occur.
eMedicine - Burns, Chemical : Article by Matthew J Mahlberg (5822 words)
Chemical exposure is a frequent cause of burns, accounting for 2.1-6.5% of all admissions to burn units.
Chemical burns tend to be deep because of continued tissue necrosis caused by prolonged exposure.
Chemical burns caused by automobile airbag deployment are a combined injury of thermal, abrasive, and chemical origin.
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