Photo by Serhii Haidai
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In Rubizhne, Luhansk region, Russian invaders hit a tank with nitric acid. Residents are asked not to leave the shelters, and if they are inside their apartments – to close the windows and doors. This was announced by the head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration Serhii Haidai.
«Prepare protective face masks impregnated with soda solution. We are following the direction of the wind, and looking forward to the rain, it will help,» – says Haidai.
We will add that nitric acid is dangerous at inhalation, swallowing and contact with skin and mucous membranes. Acid fumes are irritating to the respiratory tract. In case of weak poisonings, there are signs of bronchitis, easy bronchiolitis, dizziness, drowsiness; with severe poisoning – pulmonary edema. Gas masks are used to protect against nitric acid vapors and mists.
When applied topically to the eyes, nitric acid causes severe damage with extensive necrosis of the cornea and conjunctiva, leading to vision loss.
First aid
If nitric acid gets into the eyes, they must be rinsed under running water for 10-30 minutes. In case of contact with skin – the affected area needs to be washed with water, adding baking soda, soap. If nitric acid is swallowed, gastric lavage with plenty of water is required.
We will remind you that on March 21, Russian occupiers hit the chemical plant «Sumykhimprom» in the suburbs of Sumy, which caused the leakage of ammonia from a tank containing 50 tons of this gas. The radius of the affected area of about 2.5 kilometres.
Translated by Vitalii Holich
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