Sinaloa.- Recently a pipe overturned on the super highway Mazatlan- Durango and took up the burden of hydrochloric acid Therefore, here we tell you what precautions you should take to avoid harm to your health when you come in contact with the said substances.
First reports indicate that the pipe overturned on Friday night at kilometer 199 of the Mazatlán – Durango superhighway near Mesillas, Concordia booth. According to reports, the driver of the heavy unit fell asleep, so he left the road and overturned with the unit.
Authorities have already started lifting and moving materials at the site to avoid accidents and poisoning due to spillage of the said substance.
What is hydrochloric acid?
Hydrochloric acid is a transparent and poisonous liquid. It is a caustic chemical and is highly corrosive, meaning it causes immediate and severe tissue damage, such as burns, upon contact. This article discusses toxicity from ingestion or aspiration of hydrochloric acid.
Symptoms caused by ingesting hydrochloric acid may include:
- Burning sensation in the mouth and throat causes severe pain
- I’m drooling
- Difficulty breathing due to swelling in the throat
- severe stomach pain
- vomit blood
- severe chest pain
- Fever
- Rapid drop in blood pressure (shock)
Inhalation of hydrochloric acid may cause the following symptoms:
- blue lips and nails
- chest tightness
- asphyxiation
- blood in cough
- Dizziness
- low blood pressure
- fast pulse
- difficulty breathing
- weakness
If the poison touches the skin or eyes, the following may happen:
- blisters
- burns
- Pain
- vision loss
