Can battery acid kill you

Answer 1

Not long just long enough to eat away your oesophagus & intestines.

You;ll either bleed out or dies if a severe infection.

Somewhere between 2 to 24 hours depends on the acid strength.

Answer 2

Yes. Battery acid can be fatal.

Assuming we talk about lead acid batteries.

Large enough quantities can kill you, the quantity and time of exposure and what is being exposed will play a role. The sulfuric acid as highly corrosive material and acid can cause burns to skin, eyes and lungs and therefore vomiting should not be induced when indigested because small particles can enter the lungs. Lead that is commonly a component in battery acid is extremely toxic and can also create serious health effects when indigested. Even Inhalation of sulfuric acid can cause serious lung problems that can be fatal. My advice is to always use special caution and use the prescribed health and safety measures and if inhaled or indigested; getting medical help would be the smartest thing to do. Water can be used to reduce the acid concentration in the case of skin, eyes or indigestion. However other toxins like lead may still require medical attention even if the acid burn problem is resolved.

29-32% of the battery acid is sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid is not flammable but gases such as hydrogen can be produced when reacting with metals or while it is charging. Hydrogen is very explosive. Sulfuric acid is very corrosive and can do damage to lungs, eyes, skin and when it gets into the body it can cause damage to kidneys, lungs, heart, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, eyes, teeth.

With Reference to a online Material Safety Data Sheet

Battery acid is strong enough to cause burns or blindness to eyes and if it gets on to skin it can cause irritation or burns.

INGESTION: Swallowing it may cause severe burns to the esophagus and digestive tract and harmful or fatal

lead poisoning. Lead ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and

pain in the arms, legs and joints.

INHALATION: Respiratory tract irritation and possible long-term effects

Lead poisoning if persons are exposed to internal components of the batteries. Lead absorption may cause nausea, vomiting,

weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints. Other effects may include central nervous

system damage, kidney dysfunction, and potential reproductive effects. Chronic inhalation of sulfuric acid mist may increase

the risk of lung cancer.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

Respiratory and skin diseases may predispose the user to acute and chronic effects of sulfuric acid and/or lead. Children and

pregnant women must be protected from lead exposure. Persons with kidney disease may be at increased risk of kidney

failure.

FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention if

eyes have been exposed directly to acid.

SKIN CONTACT: Flush affected area(s) with large amounts of water using deluge emergency shower, if available,

shower for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. If symptoms persist, seek medical

attention.

INGESTION: If swallowed, give large amounts of water. Do NOT induce vomiting or aspiration into the lungs may

occur and can cause permanent injury or death.

INHALATION: If breathing difficulties develop, remove person to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical

attention.

Before attempting to work with such materials, please read the full material safety data sheet of Battery Acid, and also Sulphuric Acid, Hydrogen and lead. If indigested, inhaled, or exposed. Inform the closes person about the situation, try to dilute it with plenty of water and get medical attention.

Answer 3

Yes. Battery acid contains corrosive chemicals with a higher chemical status than the human stomach acid does.

Answer 4

If it is a small amount from a cheap battery no, but otherwise yes; the sulfuric acid would eat through your stomach and short intestine.