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Out of 0.1 M HCl and 0.1 M NaOH, which one is potentially more hazardous to your eyes?
Lab Safety: Comparing 0.1 M HCl and NaOH Eye Hazards
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When comparing the hazards of 0.1 M HCl and 0.1 M NaOH to the eyes, NaOH is considered more dangerous. While both substances are toxic, NaOH is more corrosive and can cause significant damage before pain is felt, making it particularly hazardous. In contrast, HCl causes immediate irritation upon contact. Proper handling and safety measures are essential, including good ventilation and thorough hand washing to prevent accidental exposure. Rinsing with water is less effective for NaOH, which increases the risk of severe eye damage.
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Are u planning to spill solutions into (one's/your) eyes...?
Chlorhydric acid (especially gaseous one,which results in various rections) is very irritating (like ammonia),so it should be handled with care,and the room be fully ventilated.
Daniel.
Chlorhydric acid (especially gaseous one,which results in various rections) is very irritating (like ammonia),so it should be handled with care,and the room be fully ventilated.Daniel.
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NaOH is more corrosive to skin, but has a lower vapor pressure.
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They're both very toxic,so pay attention with washing your hands,in the unfortunate case of spilling...
Daniel.
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By far the NaOH is more hazardous. If you get the acid in your eye you will know it immediately. Not so with the NaOH. It won't start hurting until way too much damage has been done!
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Yes, NaOH is worse also because it dissolves cornea better and it's less fast to eliminate from the eye rinsing with water.
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