acid fumes
Dangerous chemical gases
Acid fumes are the vapors or gases released by acids, particularly corrosive ones like hydrochloric, sulfuric, or nitric acid.
These fumes are hazardous to breathe and can damage the lungs, eyes, and skin: The lab's ventilation system failed, filling the room with acid fumes.
Warning labels on chemical containers typically caution against inhaling acid fumes.
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- toxic exposureContact with harmful substances
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
- chemical burnDamage from corrosive substances
vapor · noxious · irritating · burning · burning sensation · choking · sulfuric · industrial · hazmat · safety goggles · vent · ventilation system · exhaust · inhalation · caustic · pungent · acrid · smoke
- Fumescar exhaust, smoke, factory smoke, cigarette smoke, engine exhaust
- Air Pollutantssmoke, smog, soot, exhaust, carbon monoxide
- irritantstear gas, pepper spray, CS gas, mace, bear spray
acid fumesfresh air
Unenclosed outdoor atmosphere
clean air · pure air · breathable air · oxygen · mountain air
acid fumesammonia fumes
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