ABSTRACT
Accidental ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact are all ways of exposure (Tables 7.1 through 7.6 and Figures 7.1 through 7.4).
2. Usages: a. Acetic acid can be found in permanent wave neutralizers, and in a photographic
stop bath. b. Boric acid can be found in roach powders, water softeners, and germicides. c. Formic acid, and formaldehyde can be found in deodorizing tablets, plastic mend-
ers, fumigants, and embalming agents. d. Hydrochloric acid can be found in metal and toilet bowl cleaners. e. Sulfuric acid can be found in automobile batteries and drain cleaners. 3. Administration: For primary use in a variety of cleansers. The product is not designed
for ingestion or inhalation. 4. Toxicity: Exposure to acids can create complications including airway compromise,
hemodynamic instability, vascular erosion, septic shock, perforation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and infections from bacteria. Following acid ingestion, gastric and esophageal mucosa are equally affected.
