How to Clean Up a Salicylic Acid Spill
Salicylic acid is used for products including the manufacturing of shampoos, acne medications and foods that contain preservatives. If you work with salicylic acid, you should be prepared for a possible spill. When any type of acid spills, you should use caution, as well as specific techniques and tools, to clean it up along with the surrounding area as soon as possible. That way, you ensure you and your work area stay safe. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Respirator
- Goggles
- Acid-resistant gloves
- Absorbent material
- Neutralizer
- Acid-resistant bags
Instructions
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Protect yourself immediately. Put on a respirator and protective goggles, as well as acid-resistant gloves.
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Apply an absorbent material to the salicylic acid spill to contain it. Do not allow it to spread. Absorbent pads can be used.
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Neutralize the acid using a commercial acid neutralizer product.
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Pick up the absorbent material and place it in acid-resistant bags.
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Continue absorbing and removing the neutralized salicylic acid until it has all been cleaned up.
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Seal the acid-resistant bag and dispose of it with your regular garbage.
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Tips & Warnings
Always keep acid neutralizer in your work area when working with acid.
