Splashed Potassium Dichromate Solution

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The discussion centers on the safety concerns regarding a minor exposure to potassium dichromate solution (0.02000 mol/L) during a school lab experiment. Participants confirm that a tiny drop, which does not run due to gravity, poses no significant risk when washed off immediately. The consensus is that the individual is safe and should not worry about potential symptoms or infections from this minimal exposure.

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Yesterday in a school lab experiment, I accidentally splashed a really small amount of potassium dichromate solution (0.02000mol/L) on my hand. By "small amount," I mean a tiny drop that can't even visibly "run" due to gravity.
Of course, I washed it off right after for a good amount of time. But am I still in any danger at all because of it? And are there any symptoms I should be aware of in case I got infected? I just wanted to make sure.
 
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You are perfectly safe. Your main problem at the moment is that you bother yourself with thinking you may have a problem. And I am deadly serious.
 
Borek said:
You are perfectly safe. Your main problem at the moment is that you bother yourself with thinking you may have a problem. And I am deadly serious.

Thank you:smile: I'm so paranoid haha..
 

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