I was charging my rechargable batteries and then i heard a fizzing sound that was coming from it. i checked the batteries and got the fluids on my hands. is it dangerous because i heard that mercury is used to make batteries
2006-12-16 08:11:31 · 9 answers · asked by forever21 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You're not going to die or anything.
Just wash your hands well in warm water.
2006-12-16 08:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the battery, but all are slightly dangerous.
Car batteries use lead and sulfuric acid.
Nickel-cadmium uses cadmium, which is a heavy metal (like lead)
Lithium-Ion uses lithium dioxide, another heavy metal.
Batteries have trace amounts of other hazardous chemicals, like mercury, chromium, acids, alkylides, etc. As long as you don't ingest it, you'll be fine.
Wash your hands, and throw the batteries and the charger away. The batteries are ruined, and most chargers should not have allowed batteries to overcharge.
2006-12-16 09:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by electron670 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the mercury that you have to worry about(although I am sure there is NONE) but it is the acid.. So.. you should pour soda(powdered soda) and water on your hands to neutralize the acid from the vehicle battery... The fizzing sound is normal and is part of the charging but YOU, during the recharging, SHOULD NOT get your face down over the battery because that acid has been known to erupt upwards and would get into your eyes to cause permanent blindness.
2016-05-22 23:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a solution of rather weak sulfuric acid. As it is heavily diluted, it won't hurt you if you get on your hand, provided you wash it off in reasonable amount of time. If you drink it, it is fatal. If you get it on any metal parts, it will leave a mark, and unless you clean it off well, maybe with baking soda (to neurtralize it) and lots of water, it can corrode through after a long period of time.
If you get it on your cloths, wash it off immediately. It can poke a hole on it if you leave it on too long.
No, it's not mercury... it is LEAD that is used in lead-acid batteries (car battery)
2006-12-16 08:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is acid in batteries. yes it can be dangerous. Wash your hands very carefully with soap and water several times. Dont eat with your hands or rub your eyes for awhile. you should be fine
2006-12-16 08:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by nighthawk 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's dangerous....it's called Electrolytic Acid.
2006-12-16 08:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by Nibbles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is corrosive and can be explosive while in the battery. Mainly the gases it gives off. It is corrosive though.
2006-12-16 08:15:13 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should always wear rubber gloves and eye protection
2006-12-16 09:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by bad boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is very dangerous, it will burn through your skin
2006-12-16 08:24:41 · answer #9 · answered by seth1993@pacbell.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋