What are caustic chemicals?

Answer by  hartford (506)

A caustic chemical is a substance that damages surfaces and living tissue. It can be either an acid or base. Caustic acids corrode by donating protons (such as in oxidation) while caustic bases such as Lye erode by accepting protons.

Answer by  Maribella (44)

A caustic substance is a chemical substance that burns and it's corrosive. It destroys or eats away substance or tissue. It can be an acid or a base. As example of a base is the sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as caustic soda or lye. Among the caustic acids are sulfuric acid H2SO4, hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO3).

Answer by  pmseff (70)

A caustic chemical is a product that can cause burns on the skin or mucous membranes. They are dangerous for health.