CORROSIVE MATERIALS

Name:
Arin Putri Dila
Fallen Apriyeni
M. Farhan
Susi Susanti

Definition
Corrosives are materials that can attack and
chemically destroy exposed body tissues.

corrosive chemicals are classified into:

Corrosive
chemicals

Bases

Acids

NaOH, KOH

H2SO4, HNO3
and HCl

Uses
Some corrosive chemicals are valued for
various uses, the most common of which is in
household cleaning agents.
For example, most drain cleaners contain
either acids or alkalis due to their capabilities
of dissolving greases and proteins inside water
pipes such as limescale.[3]

Effects on living tissue

To Health
Corrosives can burn and destroy body tissues
on contact. Some corrosives are toxic and can
cause other health problems.
To Eyes
Corrosive materials can severely irritate, or in
come cases, burn the eyes.

Effects on living tissue (Cont)

To skin
Corrosives touching the skin can severely
irritate or even badly burn and blister the skin.
To Breathe
Breathing in corrosive vapours or particles
irritates and burns the inner lining of the nose,
throat, windpipe and lungs.

Effects on living tissue (Cont)

To Digestive Tract
Swallowing corrosives burns the sensitive lining
of the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach.
When corrosives touch metals
Many corrosives attack and corrode metals.
Contact with corrosives can damage containers,
equipment, installations and building
components made from unsuitable materials.

Personal protective equipment

Gloves
protective aprons
acid suits
safety goggles

Personal protective equipment (cont)

a face shield
safety shoes
respirators

Personal protective equipment (Cont)

Avoid Skin Contact
Protect Eyes and Face
Avoid Breathing Corrosive Vapors, Fumes,
Dusts or Mists

How to Handle corrosive material

substitute with a less hazardous material
where possible
use good ventilation wherever corrosives are
present

Where should corrosives be stored?

away from processing and handling areas, and
from other materials
Walls, floors and shelving in corrosive storage
areas should be made from materials that
resist attack by corrosives
Do not store them beside each other
Store containers at a convenient height for
handling, below eye level if possible.

How to store corrosive material

Well ventilated.
Supplied with adequate firefighting
equipment.
Supplied with suitable spill clean-up
equipment and materials.
Labelled with proper warning signs.

What should I do in an emergency?

Evacuate the area at once if you are not
trained to handle the problem or if it is clearly
beyond your control.
Alert other people in the area to the
emergency.
Call the fire department immediately.

What should I do in an emergency?

(cont)
Report the problem to the people responsible
for handling emergencies where you work.
Obtain first aid if you have been exposed to
harmful chemicals.