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Will anything happen if your skin comes in contact with hydrochloric acid?
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Burns: Yes, hydrochloride acid is a strong acid and causes significant skin burns from even brief contact. Any area so contacted should be thoroughly and rapidly rinsed in cold water. If there is bleeding or blistering see a doctor of go to an emergency room immediately.
Answered 3/27/2013
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