How should I handle an acid cleaning agent spill on my skin?

If an acidic cleaning agent splashes onto your skin, immediate emergency measures should be taken to reduce skin damage. The specific treatment methods are as follows:

1. Quick Rinse: Immediately rinse the affected skin area with plenty of running water for at least 15-20 minutes. This quickly dilutes the acidic cleaning agent, reducing its concentration on the skin and minimizing its corrosive effect. During rinsing, ensure the injured area is fully exposed to the water flow, ensuring all splashed areas are rinsed, including finger crevices and skin folds.

2. Remove Contaminated Clothing: If the acidic cleaning agent splashes onto clothing and penetrates the skin, remove the contaminated clothing as quickly as possible while rinsing, preventing the acidic substances on the clothing from further contacting the skin and worsening the injury. When removing clothing, be careful to avoid rubbing the skin forcefully, to prevent abrasions that could allow the acid to penetrate deeper.

3. Neutralization: After rinsing, choose a suitable neutralizing agent based on the composition of the acidic cleaning agent. For general organic acids such as acetic acid and citric acid, baking soda water (sodium bicarbonate solution) or soapy water can be used for neutralization. For inorganic strong acids such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, baking soda water can also be used for neutralization, but be careful as heat may be generated during neutralization. Gently apply the neutralizing agent to the injured skin and then rinse thoroughly with water again.

4. Observe Skin Condition: After treatment, carefully observe the skin damage. If there is only slight redness and pain, without serious symptoms such as blisters or ulcers, you can continue to observe at home and apply some repair creams, such as burn ointment, to relieve pain and promote skin repair.

5. Seek Medical Attention Promptly: If the skin develops blisters, large blisters, ulcers, severe pain, or serious conditions such as skin discoloration or necrosis, seek immediate medical attention. On the way to the hospital, keep the injured area clean and avoid secondary contamination and friction. Bring the packaging or instructions of the acidic cleaning agent to help the doctor understand its composition and properties for more targeted treatment.

6. Follow Medical Advice: After seeking medical attention, strictly follow the doctor's recommendations for treatment. This may involve oral or topical medications, such as antibiotics to prevent infection and painkillers to relieve pain. For severe skin damage, debridement, bandaging, or even hospitalization may be necessary. During treatment, keep the wound clean and dry, avoid getting it wet, change dressings on time, and promote wound healing.