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I tried to open a lithium AA battery and i got some of that liquid inside on my hand and now its like red and burns what is that?

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  • Julien
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    It wasn't a good idea. Batteries are often made with acid (like the good old lead-acid batteries used for cars). Lithium batteries can be done combining lithium with many things, so I don't exactly know what you have on your hands.

    Normally in chemistry labs you have some dedicated liquid to wash yourself when such an accident happens. In your case you have probably nothing better than water, and it's certainly too late anyway.

  • 4 years ago

    "what is that?" - unknown. It depends on the type of battery.

    As it's an AA size it's probably a lithium-iron type. The electrolyte in them contains propylene carbonate, dioxolane and dimethoxyethane. None of those is particularly dangerous but they could trigger a skin reaction. Wash with plenty of water and next time you mess with something be more careful, you know what curiosity did...

  • 4 years ago

    Its the battery acid, its never a good idea to open a battery for that reason and if you get acid on you it should be washed off ASAP before it causes more harm. I watched as a truck battery exploded and splattered him, he washed it off his skin immediately but his clothes deteriorated and fell apart a few hours later.

    I suggest rinsing your hand and if it gets worse consult your doctor

  • 4 years ago

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  • 4 years ago

    battery acid. You never open a battery like that. Now you put the battery in a bag and take it to a recycle center or battery recycle bin. All dead batteries go into the battery recycle bin.

  • 4 years ago

    Caustic soda. Wipe it thoroughly with a dry cloth then immerse it in a large volume of ice water.

  • 4 years ago

    Next time, wear goggles.

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