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What Are The Health Hazards Caused Due To Inverter Battery Leakage?

There was an inverter battery leakage at my home when batteries fell from a height...pretty much fluid leaked out of them... Its a lead battery and there was a very unpleasant smell from the fluid... I would like to know about any health hazards that may occur due to this incident and also the necessary precautions to be taken. Please help me.
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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HI
Welcome to hcm
Lead Battery consist of Sulfuric Acid.
Fumes cause harm to Brain & Kidney.
I advise to remove all Clothing's ,wash your body with large amount of water for 10 to 15 minutes.
If burn apply Antiseptic.
Consult your doctor.
Thanks for query.

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What Are The Health Hazards Caused Due To Inverter Battery Leakage?

HI Welcome to hcm Lead Battery consist of Sulfuric Acid. Fumes cause harm to Brain & Kidney. I advise to remove all Clothing s ,wash your body with large amount of water for 10 to 15 minutes. If burn apply Antiseptic. Consult your doctor. Thanks for query.