I just changed some batteries in a remote control. The old batteries were leaking acid. My fingers aren't burning or anything. Is there any hazard?
2006-09-30 13:52:43 · 7 answers · asked by Fleur de Lis 7 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
you find acid only in car batteries.
the stuff that leaks out of old dry batteries might be acidic but its not an acid, which is usually very acidic and therefore caustic and dangerous for skin contact.
on the other hand some metal compounds like lithium could be toxic so just wash your hands .
2006-09-30 14:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by shogunly 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it shouldn't be any problem...just make sure to wash your hands repetedly for 24 hours...tilll its fully clensed, but it would be a hazard if the battery acid was hot, that's when ur in trouble...for example car's hot batter acid....that something to look out for.
2006-09-30 14:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by 0_0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 05:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash your hands, but other than that the remote might have suffered some damage, if it starts acting up then you know that it is bad.
2006-09-30 14:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not in this day and age
like venus says wash your hands and dispose of batteries in rubbish bin
2006-09-30 14:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very little. You need to wash your hands.
2006-09-30 13:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by Venus__27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure there is, but just to be safe, i wouldn't use those batteries ever again
2006-09-30 14:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋