What are the effects of breathing in sulfuric acid?

Question

My husband bought a drain cleaner called Liquid Fire that is a concentrated form of sulfuric acid. He said we would probably have to wait until the kids were out of the house. I asked him if it was because it smelled bad, and he said "Yeah.". I told him we should at least wait until the kids went to bed. So the kids are in bed, and he used it. The whole front prtion of our house smells like this stuff. This was an hour ago. At the moment I am dizzy from breathing it and feel like I am going to vomit. I read the label and it says nothing about any harmful effects of breathing the fumes, only skin contact and eye contact, and swallowing. So what's going on? Is it really safe to be breathing this? Anyone know anything about sulfuric acid?

Answer 1

Breathing in sulfuric acid can cause minor respiratory problems, but the acid's gas particles may cause tooth erosion. You should keep your children far away from the area you used it because children have a higher sensitivity to sulfuric acid. Children breathe in more air a day than adults because they have smaller airways. I suggest you open ALL the windows and doors.

Answer 2

From experience, the fumes are a result of reaction with the aluminum around the sink opening, you'll probably find it has been etched pretty bad. The fumes will clear out with open windows and doors fairly soon. You might have some irritation from breathing the fumes, but as long as you listened to your body and got out of the area you'll be okay. I know this because I just wrecked our sink with basically the same stuff last week. Live and learn.

Answer 3

Open all your windows.... Yes any chemical can cause Bronchial issues, this could be dangerous for you and especially any pets in the house also. Shut the kids bedroom doors and crack their windows also, if it's cold add a blanket.....

Answer 4

If you are feeling sick, I would leave the house and call 911. Better to be safe than sorry.