Talk:Chemical burn

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[edit] Six types?

The article states

There are six types of irritant and/or corrosive products: acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, and reducing agents.

It says there are six kinds, but only five items are on the list. After some googling, I couldn't figure out whether the number of the list is in error; so, I leave it to someone with more of a clue. Michael Kelly 20:55, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Seeking Medical Help section

I don't believe the following should be in an encyclopedia article:

SEEKING MEDICAL HELP

The Poison Control Centers (PCC), available 24-hours a day in the US via a toll-free number, are an excellent resource for emergency situations. This is especially true for lab workers or automotive technicians who may encounter more uncommon or specialized chemicals (e.g. an aerosolized refrigerant, organometallics containing tin or mercury, or specialized organic reagents). In fact, emergency room physicians rely heavily on PCC phone contact for information to treating exposures to uncommon chemicals. This is no substitute for seeking in-person medical attention **particularly in cases of ingestion and inhalation** !! But contact via cell-phone during transport to the emergency room or in the first moments following a dermal contact can provide invaluable, effective tips to help control tissue damage and minimizing transdermal absroption of particular chemicals.

• Poison control center phone numbers vary by locality, but are often available on the inside cover of a phone book with fire department and police emergency numbers, or by calling the toll-free directory: 1-800-555-1212

What do you think? — JeremyTalk 06:24, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

• I think it should be removed, I for one don't live in the USA and it seems to be a waste of space. Also, if someone actually does get severe chemical burns, I think the last place they'll go to would be Wikipedia. --- Xen 1986 22:17, 6 December 2006 (UTC)