corrosive substance
Eats through metal
A corrosive substance is a material that destroys or irreversibly damages other materials on contact, typically through chemical reaction.
Strong acids and bases are the most common examples: The battery leak left corrosive substance on the terminals.
Safety regulations classify corrosive substances by their ability to damage skin, eyes, or metals.
- acidLow-pH chemical compound
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- alkaliAcid-neutralizing ionic compound
- burnDamage by heat
- chemical burnDamage from corrosive substances
base · pH scale · goggles · rust · oxidizer · hazardous material · skull and crossbones · dissolve · gloves · sulfuric acid · etchant · toxicity · erode · protective clothing · hazmat suit · safety shower · eye wash station · splash zone
effect on materials
corrosive substanceprotective coating
Material shielding a surface
preservative · sealant · rust inhibitor · anti-corrosive · protective film