Chemical burn
Tissue damage from corrosive or cytotoxic substances.
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The Superior Health Council of Belgium provides an overview of authorized consumer products containing these substances and their risks.[1]
Key facts and history
This report covers products that are authorized in Belgium for consumer use and that contain caustic substances.[1] It also details the risks linked to exposure to these products.[1] The report aims to suggest protection measures for consumers.[1] It formulates recommendations that apply to the different stages of the product chain.[1]
These stages begin with product formulation and end with monitoring.[1] The chain includes regulation, marketing, application, and post-application.[1] The Superior Health Council of Belgium issues a scientific advisory report on public health policy concerning caustic substances, as noted in a November 2015 document.[1]
References
- Wikipedia, "Chemical burn" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Human exposure to caustic and/or corrosive substances (acids and bases)", November 2015 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
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- Wikipedia: Chemical burn (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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